Maryland DECA 2024-2025
We are excited to announce that our 2024-2025 State Officer Team has expanded to 10 dedicated representatives!
This growth 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. With a larger team, we are better equipped 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?
2025-26 Officer Application Packets are now available!
State Officers - 2024-2025
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 of Directors - 2024-2025
Board President
Jacob Pollicove
Business Partner
Board Vice President
Craig Holcomb
Business Partner
Board Secretary
Anisa Green
Business Partner
Board Treasurer
Shannon Steward
School Partner
State Association Advisor
Linda Pchelka
State Officer Coach and Board Member
Emmanuel Corporal
Business Partner
Board Member
Janet Winter
Chapter Advisor
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
Board Member
Seth Belford
Business Partner
Board Member
C.J. Wallington
Business Partner