Lead Team 61's Goals and Initiatives: Support and manage each state officer in implementing their individual initiatives and passion projects.
Strengthen Communication Across Wisconsin DECA: Foster meaningful connections between Team 61, chapter officers, advisors, and members and increase Wisconsin DECA resource awareness.
Increase Member Engagement: Co-host The Big Picture podcast to inform, inspire, and connect members across the state and highlight local chapter successes.
Support and Empower Local Chapters: Ensure every chapter feels seen, supported, and valued throughout the year.
Host a workshop to support chapter leadership: Create opportunities for members to collaborate, share ideas, and grow as leaders.
Leadership Council: A passionate group of 140+ members representing 50+ schools.
Ambassador Program: 14 ambassadors representing the 6 districts of Wisconsin DECA.
WI DECA Leadership Library Website: Constant updates sharing amazing information from our members.
Chapter Collaboration Opportunity: An elevated opportunity for LC members and Ambassadors to work with members from other chapters while collaborating on projects.
"Ask an Ambassador" series: District Ambassadors can answer DECA-related questions asked by LC members on WI DECA socials.
Chapter of the Month: Highlighting chapters going above and beyond in their service efforts.
Community Service Partners: Maintaining successful relationships with our national DECA service partners, including MDA, Make-A-Wish, and Special Olympics.
Community Service Awareness: Promoting chapter involvement in state-sponsored service events including Trick or Can and the Polar Plunge.
Mental Health Awareness: Encouraging support for mental health awareness within chapters and their local communities.
Beyond the Blazer: A collaborative project to connect all levels of DECA, from members to state officers, at different events throughout the year.
Interpret Wisconsin DECA social media analytics to drive content strategy: Adjust strategy to better align with Wisconsin DECA’s initiatives.
Support Team 61 initiatives through strategic promotional content: Collaborate with Team 61 to create and publish content that showcases their initiatives.
Reboot the Wisconsin DECA LinkedIn to connect Wisconsin DECA Alumni and Professionals further: Create and promote the Wisconsin DECA LinkedIn page and the Wisconsin DECA Alumni Page.
Introduce and promote the Wisconsin DECA Design Lab to help chapters improve and polish their Canva skills: Promote on all Wisconsin DECA social media and sites.
Share the 2026-2027 Social Media Guide: a comprehensive guide to help chapters manage their social media.
NEW! - Competition Clinic Series: Virtual workshops with ICDC glass winners for competition tips & tricks.
Competitive Excellence Series: Video series highlighting competition advice for members looking to succeed.
WI DECA Competition Cabinet Website: List of performance indicators with definitions/descriptions to prepare for roleplays.
Achievement Archive: Shareable portfolio for chapters to showcase their commitment to DECA.
Diamond Dash: Program that recognizes chapters for completing Wisconsin DECA initiatives.
Middle School DECA Guides & Competition: Guides and interactive videos for building middle school chapters + competitions & conferences across the state.
Member of the Month: Celebrating the outstanding efforts of Wisconsin DECA members.
DECA Alumni Connect: Increases engagement between high school, alumni, and collegiate DECA members.
Membership Guide: Insight into growing chapter membership and influence in their communities.
NEW! - Mentor Match Program: Help members find support and knowledge from fellow experienced members + build lasting friendships.
The Big Picture Podcast: Podcast focusing on extracting life lessons from life-altering events.
Event Management Guide: Developing a comprehensive guide to help chapters and chapter officers confidently plan, organize, and elevate successful events.
Ask WI DECA: Launching Wisconsin DECA's first AI-powered assistant to provide members and advisors with instant access to conference information and resources.
Conference Communication: Streamlining conference information through clear, accessible social media updates, advisor communications, and centralized resources.
Conference Experience: Designing engaging programming, interactive activities, and meaningful conference materials that enhance every Wisconsin DECA event.
Continuous Improvement: Collecting and analyzing member and advisor feedback to strengthen Wisconsin DECA events throughout the year.