Maryland DECA 2024-2025 State Officers and
Board of Directors
24-25 State Officer Team
Our 2024-2025 State Officer Team has grown to 10 representatives. With this growth to serve our larger membership we hope to better serve our members and become a more active support in each Region and Club in the State of Maryland. Please reach out to us to better serve you. Follow our Instagram @maryland.deca
Executive
Chaiwey Chen - State President
Karthik Rajaram - State Operational Vice President
Marketing
Kavin Kachoria - Vice President of Public Relations
Elani Bui - Vice President of Marketing
Membership
Sarah Liang - Vice President of Membership
Ishan Puri - Vice President of Training and Development
Regional VP's
Amy Watanabe - Region One Vice President
Jonathan Marquez - Region Two Vice President
Teresa Wang - Region Three Vice President
Aanya Kheterpal - Region Four Vice President
Board President
Board President
Jacob Pollicove
Business Partner
Board Vice President
Board Vice President
Craig Holcomb
Business Partner
Board Secretary
Board Secretary
Anisa Green
Business Partner
Board Treasurer
Board Treasurer
Shannon Steward
School Partner
State Association Advisor
Linda Pchelka
State Officer Coach and Board Member
Emmanuel Corporal
Business Partner
Board Member
Board Member
Janet Winter
Chapter Advisor
Board Member
Board Member
Demetria Marafatsos
Retired Chapter Advisor
Board Member
Board Member
MiVida Parham
Education Partner
Board Member
Board Member
Dustin Showen
Chapter Advisor
Board Member
Board Member
Brent Gendleman
Business Partner
Board Member
Board Member
Sonya Hopson
Business Partner
Board Member
Board Member
Seth Belford
Business Partner
Board Member
Board Member
C.J. Wallington
Business Partner
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
DECA Bylaws and Code of Conduct
DECA Bylaws and Code of Conduct
In order to assist all Maryland DECA chapters, please refer to National DECA's Bylaws and Code of Conduct. Members are advised to adhere to all of National DECA's Code of Conduct and Bylaws during their membership.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY DECA Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and respectful environment for all of our emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Our philosophy is to ensure all members, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status are treated equally and respectfully. Any behavior in the form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of all members to uphold and contribute to this climate.