Maryland DECA Student Officers & Board of Directors
We are excited to announce that our 2026-2027 State Officer Team includes nine dedicated representatives!
This team reflects our commitment to serving our ever-growing membership, enabling us to provide stronger, more focused support to each Region and Club across the State of Maryland. This State Officer Team is ready to engage with our members, address your needs, and foster an active, supportive community statewide.
Don't hesitate to reach out – we're here to serve you and ensure your voice is heard!
Interested in being a Student Officer?
2027-2028 Officer Application Packets will be available in December 2026!
Board of Directors
President
Jacob Pollicove
Business Partner
Vice President
Craig Holcomb
Business Partner
Secretary
C.J. Wallington
Business Partner
Treasurer
Shannon Steward
Education Partner
Linda Pchelka
Chartered Association Advisor
State Officer Coach
Emmanuel Corporal
Business Partner
Board Member
Board Member
Demetria Marafatsos
Retired Chapter Advisor
Board Member
MiVida Parham
Education Partner
Board Member
Dustin Showen
Chapter Advisor
Board Member
Brent Gendleman
Business Partner
Board Member
Sonya Hopson
Business Partner
Seth Belford
Business Partner
Nicole Carney
Business Partner
Board Member
Janet Winter
Chapter Advisor
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Geralyn O’Marra
Business Partner
State Officers - 2026-2027
Executive
Anika Verma - State President
Beckett Bonness - Vice President of Operations
Marketing
Mahita Dheenadhayalan - Vice President of Public Relations
Cynthia Tan - Vice President of Marketing
Membership
Eleanor Shi - Vice President of Membership
Aashvi Gangakhedkar - Vice President of Training and Development
Regional VP’s
Daphne Yi - East Region Vice President
Shreya Shete - Central Region Vice President
Abigail Wu - West Region Vice President