Personal Statement
With great enthusiasm and gratitude, I am excited to run for the position of Central Region Vice President for the High School Division Officer Team. With 3 years of active involvement and leadership as the Iowa DECA Vice President of Marketing, and incoming Association President, I aim to contribute my passion, skills, and vision to our Central Region's success. My journey in DECA, marked by attending international competitions, leading transformative conferences, and gaining valuable mentorship, has fueled my dedication to foster an inclusive and dynamic unified community. If elected, I will leverage my experience to promote advocacy, communication, leadership development, and member engagement within the Central Region. My vision is to foster a collaborative and inclusive community, empowering members to reach their fullest potential, regardless of the size of their associations. I look forward to using my dedication and enthusiasm to represent the Central Region with integrity, passion, and a commitment to the values that make DECA an extraordinary organization.
DECA Experience / Achievements
This past year as an Iowa DECA Association officer, I was able to contribute to numerous significant milestones that greatly impacted our organization's success. Through effective management of multiple social media platforms, organization of statewide conferences, delivery of workshops at national levels, spearheading fundraising initiatives, and introducing prize money at our state conference for the first time, Iowa DECA achieved a remarkable 30% increase in membership from the previous year. These accomplishments reflect my dedication and experience within DECA, demonstrating a commitment to fostering excellence and growth within the organization.
Incoming Iowa DECA Association President (2024 - 2025)
Iowa DECA Vice President of Marketing (2023 - 2024)
Ames High DECA Chapter Vice President of Marketing (2023 - 2024)
2024 Top 3 DECA at the Bell Challenge (highest international placement by any Iowa DECA member)
2023 ICDC Top 10 Entrepreneurship Start-Up Business PlanĀ
2022 Top 15 Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge
Top 3 SCDC Finalist (2022, 2023, 2024)
3x ICDC Qualifier (2022, 2023, 2024)
2023 Ultimate DECA Power Trip (Austin, TX)
2023 International Career Development Conference (Orlando, FL)
2022 International Career Development Conference (Atlanta, GA)