Texas DECA Fact Sheet

Vocabulary flashcards covering mission, structure, officers, terminology, campaigns, conferences, events, and scholarships for DECA.

Mission Statement

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges worldwide.

National Office

1908 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia.

Tagline

“Go the Extra”

Official Publication

DECA Direct

National Regions

North Atlantic, Southern, Central, Western

Texas DECA

Largest DECA association with 350+ chapters, 25,000+ members, and 12 districts.

High School Division National Officers

President Asher Leventhal plus four regional VPs.

CRVP

Cullen Watanuki

WRVP

Praveena Mahendran

NARVP

Hannah Heidari

SRVP

Mason St Jean

Texas DECA Officers

President Laika Patel with VPs Hayden Lee, Nikhil Sivanthi, Hitesh Mallula, Josephine Sun, and Ishan Wakade.

Executive Director

Josh Shankle

Communications Manager

Nicole Willis (State level)

New Advisor Support

Traci Buckner

Office Coordinator

Shawn Barry

State Officer Coordinator

Vanessa Dry

State Advisor for Collegiate DECA

Nicole Willis (Collegiate level)

Board of Directors

Twelve district representatives (D1–D12) steering state policy.

Career and Technical Student Organization

What does CTSO stand for

Career and Technical Education

What does CTE stand for

DECA Diamond

Official logo with four inner (purpose) and four outer (results) points.

Divisions

High School, Collegiate, Alumni, and Professional membership groups.

Dues

$8 per high-school member (national + state); Alumni/Professional $16.

Shop DECA

Official store for jewelry, blazers, apparel, and supplies.

National Campaigns

Membership, Promotional, Community Service, Innovations & Entrepreneurship, Advocacy.

Statewide Campaigns

Membership, Texas Two-Step, Bring a Friend Challenge, Chapter of the Year, Lone Star Legend.

Corporate Challenges

16 partner-sponsored contests (e.g., Social Media Marketing, Food Truck, Auction Marketing, Digital Presentation Skills, Disability is Diversity).

Power Trip

Nov 21–23 2025, Arlington, Virginia.

SCDC

Feb 19–21 at Hilton Anatole, Texas.

ICDC

Apr 25–28 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Leadership Academies

Aspire, Empower, Ignite, Thrive, and Elevate

51

How many traditional events

gold

What level of certified does an SBE have to get to be eligible for ICDC competition?

$200,000

What’s the average of scholarships awarded by the National Advisory Board?

7

How many Texas DECA scholarships are there (the number, not the word)?