Ansh is a senior who has been an active member of DECA since his Freshman year. Throughout his DECA journey, Ansh has improved his networking skills, developed an active voice in a group, and has been exposed to the outside world of business. This year, Ansh looks forward to helping WHS DECA by providing the best possible experience to all its members, overseeing all the departments, events, and reports. Ansh's goals for this year include improving communication within the chapter and promoting WHS DECA events/meeting through new marketing strategies. Outside of DECA, Ansh enjoys playing basketball and watching television.
Events: BMOR - Buying and Merchandising Operations Research, SEOR - Sports and Entertainment Operations Research, HTOR - Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research, SEM - Sports and Entertainment Marketing, PHT - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, STDM - Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making
Aditya is a senior who joined DECA in his freshman year as an apprentice. DECA has helped him gain confidence, become an independent member of society, and build strong friendships and connections. As VP of Hospitality, he guided incoming Apprentices and taught them concepts that will ensure their success in DECA competitions by creating workshops like GROW. Outside of DECA, Aditya likes to play badminton, go camping, and do gardening. Aditya is looking forward to working with the officer team to make this year the best one yet!
Events: FTDM - Financial Services Team Decision Making, SEOR - Sports and Entertainment Operations Research, PBM - Principles of Business Management,
Matthew has been with WHS DECA for 3 years, two years as a competitor and one as an apprentice in his freshman year. Throughout his DECA career, he has competed in a variety of different clusters and events, ranging from PBM to FTDM. As VP of Career Development, he hopes to give competitors the best experience possible to prepare them to succeed at conferences. Please feel free to contact Matthew if you need advice picking an event or have a question about DECA!
Events: FTDM - Financial Services Team Decision Making, SEOR - Sports and Entertainment Operations Research
Uday is currently a senior who has been in DECA for 3 years, he has loved his DECA experience as an DECA competitor. DECA has helped improve Uday's speaking and presenting abilities and has taught him the ins and outs of the business world. As VP of Finance, Uday is responsible for chapter budgeting, accounting and fund development efforts including corporate sponsorships. Outside of DECA Uday likes to play basketball, golf, and play video games.
Events: SBE - School based Enterprise, VBC - Virtual Business Challenge, Hotel SMG - Stock Market Game, RFSM - Restaurant Food and Services Management
Shreya is a senior at Washington High School and has been a DECompetitor since freshman year. In her free time, she enjoys painting and baking.
Events: SEOR - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research, MCS - Marketing Communications Series, PMK - Principles of Marketing, SBE - School Based Enterprise
Rhea Jain is a junior at Washington High School with a passion for public speaking and leadership. DECA has taught her valuable business knowledge, career skills, and improved her confidence. Additionally, it has allowed her to expand her network, explore new opportunities, and even place top ten at ICDC! As VP of Hospitality, Rhea plans to encourage Apprentices to grow and learn with DECA. In her free time, you can find Rhea reading a book or playing with her dog, Tofu.
Events: HTPS - Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling, PHT - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Jheel is currently senior at Washington who joined DECA as an apprentice her freshman year. WHS DECA has given Jheel more confidence and many other skills such as creativity and self-reliance. She also gained new friendships and connections during her time as a competitor. Outside of DECA, Jheel loves to read, listen to rock music, and relax on the beach.
Events: SEOR - Sports and Entertainment Operations Research, PMCA - Project Management Community Awareness, HLM - Hotel and Lodging Management
Charan is currently a junior at Washington High School and is in his third year of competing! When not teaching or participating in business activities, his hobbies include playing multiple instruments, creating his own organization with DECA values, and working out. As a DECA officer, he hopes to gain better public speaking skills, and bond with a great team and chapter!
Events: BMOR - Buying and Merchandising Operations Research, MTDM - Marketing Team Decision Making, HRM - Human Reasources Management
Rohit is a Junior at Washington High and has been a part of DECA for the past two years. DECA has taught him so many new skills and introduced him to the business world. Besides DECA, Rohit also pursues computer science as an interest, coding in Java, Python, HTML, and CSS. He has been involved in FTC (First Tech Challenge) for over two years as well. As a website director Rohit hopes to combine his passion of coding to help WHS DECA create their own website.
Events: BMOR - Buying and Merchandising Operations Research, MTDM - Marketing Team Decision Making, RMS - Retail Merchandising
Isabella Ip is an 11th grader at Washington High School. She enjoys reading, playing tennis, binging TV, and napping.
Events: VBC Hotel, VBC Sports
Jay is currently a sophomore and has been a part of WHS DECA through his freshman year. His first year of DECA has improved his public speaking, business knowledge, and self-confidence. As Media Director, Jay plans to expand WHS DECA's social media platforms, keep members updated through social media, and publicize conference images in a timely manner. Outside of DECA, Jay enjoys photography, playing basketball, and coding.
Events: PFN - Principles of Finance
Olivia, now a sophomore, joined DECA through a business ownership class in her freshman year and became more comfortable with giving presentations, fostered public speaking skills and acquired self confidence. As Fundraising Director, Olivia hopes to decrease conference prices by securing corporate sponsorships and partner with small businesses to help their business too. In her free time, Olivia enjoys songwriting and singing.
Events: PFN - Principles of Finance, FOR - Finance Operations
Tamanna is a sophomore at Washington High School who joined DECA her freshman year as an Apprentice. DECA has helped her improve her communication and public speaking skills and has provided her with valuable business knowledge. As New Member Director, she aims to create a stronger curriculum for Apprentices, teaching them soft skills and important business concepts. Outside of DECA, Tamanna is an active participant in Speech & Debate and enjoys baking, working out, and reading. She's looking forward to an exciting year!
Events: PHT - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Vedika is a rising senior at Washington High School and currently serves as the Vice President of Leadership for California DECA. : Vedika joined DECA her freshman year and after attending her first conference, she soon fell in love with the organization. She has grown so much since her freshman self and enjoys the competition, networking, and learning opportunities DECA has provided her with. She previously served as the Internal Affairs and Fundraising Director for WHS DECA.
Events: SEOR - Sports and Entertainment Operations Research, PBM - Principles of Business Management, QSRM - Quick Serve Restaurant Management, EBG - Business Growth Plan, ETDM - Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
Rohan Nigam has been appointed as the VP of Northern California for California DECA. He hopes to build stronger connections with local chapters and help them grow . Rohan has served in multiple positions before including VP of Marketing for WHS DECA, and VP of Career Development for NorCal DAT. In his free time, Rohan enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends.
Events: HTOR - Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research, PHT - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, ASM - Automotive Services Marketing, HTPS - Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling, PMCD - Career Development Project, PSE - Professional Selling
Keshna, now a senior, has been a part of DECA since she was Freshman Apprentice. DECA has provided Keshna with valuable information that is helping her decide her future career. She has learned leadership, entrepreneurship, and presentation skills. She has also gained extensive experience in competition and how to strategically put together a report and presentation. Outside of DECA, Keshna enjoys dancing, journaling, and watching sunsets whenever she has free time. As the VP of Marketing of Northern California DECA's District Action Team she is in charge of promotional campaigns and managing all the social media accounts. She plans to ensure a wonderful experience for all NorCal attendees.
Events: HTOR - Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research, PMCG - Project Management Community Giving, BOR - Business Operations Research, PMK - Principles of Marketing, MTDM - Marketing Team Decision Making, PSE - Professional Selling, PHT - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
A “Fremonter” nearly all his life, Mr. Vince Wu is an alumnus of Mission San Jose High School and is ecstatic to be the Washington High School DECA Advisor. Along with five other students, Mr. Wu re-founded Washington High School DECA in 2012 and is proud of all the success it has accomplished in the first couple of years. Upon graduation of high school, Mr. Wu attended the University of California Davis where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pure Mathematics. An adventurer at heart, he found his way to Florida after college and worked for Walt Disney World. It was during this time when Mr. Wu developed an interest in teaching and returned back to California to pursue his teaching degree at California State University East Bay and earned his Single Subject Credential in Mathematics. He also graduated with a Masters of Science in Education Curriculum with an emphasis in Mathematics. Mr. Wu has taught at both Horner Junior High School and Irvington High School teaching Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus AB. Currently, he is teaching Honors Geometry and AP Statistics at Washington High School and enjoys helping students find a connection and love for mathematics. He has received the California Retired Teachers Scholarship Award for Excellence and the California DECA Advisor of the Year. When Mr. Wu is not teaching or advising DECA, he can be found playing golf, snowboarding, biking, visiting theme parks, and rooting of his favorite Bay Area teams: the SF Giants, the SF 49ers, The Golden State Warriors, and the CAL football team.
Dr. Lisa-Marie Burns brings with her over 20 years of practical experience in multiple industries and functions. She has been in public education for the last 15 years, all in a CTE/Business capacity. Throughout her career, Burns has emphasized the importance of having a well-rounded resume, one that includes both higher education and practical experience; her dissertation addresses the need for teachers to have practical experience in order to bring 'curriculum to life' in the classroom. As a high school student she was enrolled in CTE/Business classes, and served as a member and officer of FBLA. These experiences continue to frame her career and professional philosophies. She is an advocate for CTE/Business education and has made it a personal mission to "change the stigma:" CTE/Business is not a necessary subject for today's youth. Many districts continue to downplay the role CTE/Business has in education and fail to recognize that all subjects are embedded in CTE curriculum and provide students with hands-on opportunities not normally found in traditional academic settings. Burns primary capacity with Fremont Unified/Washington High is that of Business Department Chair and Perkins V Coordinator and she was named DECA Business Person of the Year 2017.
Dr.Burns has expertise in all events especially Operations Research reports!
Fremont, CA 12/11/2021
Minicon is the biggest event of the year for DECApprentices and excellent practice for DECompetitors participating in NorCal and States. You get the opportunity to go head to head with students from Washington and Irvington DECA in exams and roleplaying scenarios! Top finishers will be awarded points. If you need any advice or help in selecting your events or signing up, please feel free to contact Mr. Wu or the rest of the officer team.
San Ramon, CA 1/14/2022 to 1/16/2022
Start off your DECA year with the Northern California District Career Development Conference! NorCal is the perfect opportunity to practice roleplays, assess your exam knowledge, and make long lasting friendships. Perform well, and you’ll be able to show off a DECA glass! You’ll be competing against all DECA chapters in Northern California, and have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals!
Anaheim, CA 2/23/2022 to 2/27/2022
The States Career Development Conference is your next step in the big leagues. You’ll spend a weekend in beautiful Anaheim, California, where you’ll compete against motivated students from all across the state. With the professionals you’ll meet, your business repertoire is sure to flourish. The State CDC is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Perform well at this conference and you may qualify for DECA ICDC!
Atlanta, GA 4/22/2022 to 4/27/2022
The final competition of your DECA year is ICDC, the DECA International Career Development Conference. You’ll spend a week in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia, and compete against students with various talents, experiences, and backgrounds from all across the globe! You’ll meet some of the biggest names in business all while representing WHS DECA on the world stage!
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 215,000 members in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. The United States Congress, the United States Department of Education and state, district and international departments of education authorize DECA’s programs.
DECA members partake in a variety of competitive events, from role playing interviews and giving speeches, to taking specialized tests and drafting reports, all meant to show proficiency and excellence in the vocational careers they have selected. These members learn valuable skills that will help them succeed in the corporate world and beyond.
Since DECA is a CTSO, the CA Department of Education requires all students to take a CTE course in order to be a member of DECA Inc. The CTE courses provided at Washington High School are Web Design, Marketing, Personal Finance, and Business Ownership. If a student cannot take a CTE course, the student can become a member of WHS DECA but cannot attend conferences like NorCal, States, and ICDC. The club will organize conferences like MiniCon for these members.
WHS DECA is one of thousands of high school DECA chapters. We are the fourth largest DECA chapter in the Northern California district and are part of California DECA. We regularly compete at Career Development Conferences, such as NorCal, States, and International. Today, we are the premier business organization at Washington High School and continue to grow exponentially.
With the implementation of the New CTE Rule, DECA will be divided into two tiers: DECApprentices and DECompetitors. DECApprentinces are members who aren't enrolled in a CTE course but would like to be still be a part of WHS DECA. These members attend one conference, MiniCon,and will learn the skills used in DECA. DECompetitors are members who are enrolled in a CTE course and as a result will have the opportunity to attend the 3 main conferences: NorCal CDC, States CDC, and International CDC.