2026 Georgia DECA Statesman Award Study Guide

Practice question-and-answer flashcards for preparing for the 2026 Georgia DECA Statesman Award, covering executive and district officers, mission, campaigns, leadership, and organization facts.

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA Executive President?

Neeral Gandhi

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA VP of Leadership?

Brandon Seigle

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA VP of Marketing?

Cara Hall

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA VP of Career Development?

Briyana Kochar

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA VP of Hospitality?

Jaiden Geolingo

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA VP of Finance?

Amshu Kambala

What is the DECA Mission?

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management

What is the name of National DECA’s online resource for chapters?

DECA Direct

What is DECA’s 2026-2027 theme?

Next Big Thing

What are the 4 areas of the GA Chapter Campaign?

Serve, Train, Engage, Partner

Where is the birthplace of National DECA?

Memphis, Tennessee

Where is the National DECA headquarters located?

Reston, Virginia

What are the 4 divisions of DECA membership?

High School, Collegiate, Alumni, Professional

What are duties of the Georgia DECA President?

Oversees all activities conducted by the Executive Officers; Ensures that all undertakings are successful; Assumes the main leadership role at the Fall Conference & State Career Development Conference; Acts as the primary public relations agent; Uses leadership skills and vision to inspire all Georgia DECA members; Conducts a state project based on the Executive Officer’s Program of Leadership

Who is the DECA Executive Director?

Frank Peterson

Who is the Georgia Chartered Association Advisor?

Shannon Aaron

Who is the Georgia Marketing Program Specialist?

Joni Cochran

Who is the President of the Georgia DECA Board of Directors?

Allison Bentley

Who is the President-Elect of the Georgia DECA Board of Directors?

Katherine Knowles

Where is the location of 2026 ICDC?

Anaheim, CA

Who is the DECA High School Division President?

Chrysanthi Euripides

What are the official colors of DECA?

Blue and Gold

What are the regions of National DECA?

North Atlantic, Southern, Western and Central

What National DECA region is Georgia in?

Southern

What is the name of the non-profit established to raise funds for GA chapters?

Friends of GA DECA

What is the Georgia DECA website address?

www.gadeca.org

What is the National DECA website address?

www.deca.org

What does CTSO stand for?

Career & Technical Student Organizations

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA Northeastern District Officer?

Isha Barochia

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA Northwestern District Officer?

Mattie Kate Ford

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA Southern District Officer?

Asa Roberts

Who is the 2026-2027 Georgia DECA Western District Officer?

Justin Jones

Who can be a DECA member?

Any student enrolled in marketing, business management & administration, finance, or hospitality & tourism program course of study/career pathway/course.

How many career clusters fall under DECA, and what are they?

$4$ - Marketing, Finance, Business Management & Administration, Hospitality & Tourism

What does GMEA stand for?

Georgia Marketing Education Association

How many Regions does Georgia DECA have for Regional Competition?

$$12$$

Where was Fall Rally held this year?

Six Flags

Georgia DECA is currently ranked as the ____ Largest Association?

$2^{\text{nd}}$ Largest Association