Raj, now a senior, has been apart of DECA since he was a Freshman Apprentice. DECA has provided Raj with exposure to the business world, an improvement in leadership and public speaking, and augmented self-confidence. Outside of DECA, Raj enjoys coding and watching NBA games whenever he can. As the President of WHS DECA, Raj makes sure that each department runs smoothly and that every DECA member gets the most out of their experience. He plans to increase the chapter's size, streamline communication, and keep conference prices low.
The events Raj did: BFS(Business Finance Series), HTOR(Hospitality and Tourism Operations Reserach)
Fatima is a senior at Washington high school. DECA has been highly influential in her high school career as it has helped her become more confident, flourish in public speaking, polish her professional skills, and give her insight to real life corporate scenarios. Moreover, DECA has given her multiple memories of winnig glass, meeting new people, and prepring for comepetitions with friends! Outside of DECA Fatima likes to cook different cuisines, read books, hike along trails, and paint. This year as the VP of Leadership Fatima plans to increase chapter membership, create a fun learning environment to bridge the gap of the corporate world and high school, and facillitate the communication throughout our DECA chapter.
The events Fatima did: PFN (Principles of Finance), CMP (Creative Marketing Project), FMS (Food Marketing Services), EPP (Entrepreneurship Promotion Plan), PSE (Professional Selling)
Rinisha is currently a senior and has been an active DECA member for the past years. She became an apprentice and then moved through the ranks to become an officer. From DECA, Rinisha has learned many public speaking traits and professional skills. Outside of DECA, Rinisha enjoys dancing. As the VP of Career Development, Rinisha wants to make an environment where the officers and members collaborate closely in order to create a team effort.
The events Rinisha did: PBM(Principles of Business Management), PFL(Personal Finance Literacy), PMFL(Finance Literacy Project), PSE(Professional Selling)
Sahej is currently a senior who has been in DECA for 3 years. He has improved his confidence, public speaking, and his abilty to think clearly and pragmatically in high-pressure environments through DECA. Outside of DECA Sahej like to read, write, volunteer, and play frisbee. As the VP of Finance, Sahej plans to get corporate sponsorships to make Deca more affordable.
The events Sahej did: FCE (Financial Consulting), PMCD (Career Development Project), VBC(Virtual Business Challenge) Personal Finance
Aaron joined WHS DECA his freshmen year, and he has loved all the experiences he has had so far - as an apprentice and competitor! He appreciates all the aspects of business he has learned these past three years, and the memories and friends he has made along the way. As VP of Marketing, he hopes to bring in as many students as possible to experience DECA, as well as increase communication within the chapter! Outside of school, you'll probably find Aaron in the gym trying to work on his free throw or at a desk coding.
The events Aaron did: BSM(Business Services Marketing), ASM(Automotive Services Marketing), IMCP (Integrated Marketing Campaign—Product), IMCS(Integrated Marketing Campaign—Service)
Aditya is a junior 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 aims to guide incoming Apprentices and help teach 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!
The events Aditya did: Principles Events (All of them), Operation Research Events (All of them), FTDM (Financial Services Team Decsion Making
Keshna is a junior at Washington High School. DECA has heped her become a better public speaker, presenter, and content creator. Most importantly, DECA has helped Keshna find a passion for Marketing. Besides DECA, Keshna loves to dance and sing.
The events Keshna did: HTOR(Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research), PHT( Principles of Hospitality and Tourism), PMCG(Community giving Project), PMCA(Community Awareness Project)
DECA has influenced Renesh, a senior officer in WHS DECA, in making him a better public speaker, presenter, and group worker. Other than DECA, Renesh is interested in guitar, basketball, chess, and Tae-Kwon-Do. As the writtens director, Renesh plans to create a stronger DECA curriculum which will hopefully lead to more glass for WHS DECA.
The events Renesh did: HTOR(Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research), QSRM(Quick Serve Restaurant Management)
Ansh is a junior who has been an active member of DECA since his Freshman year. Throughout his DECA journey, Ansh has improved his networking skills, devolped 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 DECA Information on their webiste. Outside of DECA, Ansh enjoys playing basketball and watching television.
The events Ansh did: PHT (Principles of Hospitality and Tourism), STDM (Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making), HTOR (Hospitality and Tourism Operations Reserach), SEOR (Sports and Entertainment Operations Reserach)
Shreya is a junior at Washington High school and DECA has influenced her into becoming a better public speaker and a leader. She is the media director for WHS DECA and plans to keep all members of WHS DECA updated through social media. In her free time, she enjoys painting and baking.
The events Shreya did: SEOR (Sports and Entertainment Operations Research), PMK (Principles of Marketing), MCS (Marketing Communications Series)
Vedika Jawa is currently a junior, and has been part of DECA since her freshman year. Because of DECA, Vedika has cultivated her speaking ablities, gained self-confidence, and she learned how to think on top of her head. Outside of DECA, Vedika is the founder of a non for profit organization called Bake4Sake. As Fundraising Director, Vedika hopes to secure corporate sponsorships and involve former alumni in WHS DECA.
The events Vedika did: SEOR(Sports and Entertainment Operations Research), PBM(Principles of Business Management), EBG(Business Growth Plan), QRSM (Quick Serve Restaurant Management)
Hasan is a junior who joined DECA in his freshman year as an apprentice. Hasan hopes to improve the apprentice program at WHS DECA so that the apprentices will have more experience for future events. When Hasan is not involved in DECA he likes to play basketball and soccer.
The events Hasan did: PMK (Principles of Marketing), BMOR(Business Management Operations Research)
Rohan Nigam has been appointed as the NorCal District Action Team's Vice President of Career Development. He hopes to support individual chapter organizations and help them succeed in Competitive Events. Rohan has served in multiple positions before including VP of Marketing of WHS DECA, and the Class of 2022's Freshmen Treseaurer. In his free time, Rohan enjoys tennis and haging out with friends.
The events Rohan did: 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)
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.
Mihir Tyagi is a junior who joined DECA in his freshmen year. DECA has helped him gain more confidence and improved his ability to work under pressure. Outside of DECA, Mihir enjoys playing video games. As Online Events Director, Mihir hopes to help more teams qualify for VBC and SMG. Mihir is looking forward to working with the officer team this year!
Dr.Burns has expertise in all events especially Operations Research reports!
Ananya Veeraragavan is a senior who has been part of DECA since her freshman year. This year, Ananya had the honor of being selected to serve as Vice President of Northern California DECA. She hopes to help plan an incredible NorCal CDC and lead the second NorCal district action team. DECA has helped Ananya discover many skills while meeting new people. Outside of DECA, she enjoys dancing. Ananya is ready to work with all CA DECA officers to make this our best year!
The events Ananya did: BMOR, FOR, RMS, STDM, PMK, BFS, FCE
San Ramon, CA 1/15/2021 - 1/17/2021
Start off your DECA year with the Northern California District Career Development Conference! Hosted in the San Ramon Marriott, Norcal is the perfect opportunity to practice and show off your skills before States. At NorCal, you will be competing against all high schools in Northern California.
Santa Clara, CA 3/5/2021 to 3/8/2021
The States Career Development Conference is an opportunity for you to showcase your skills and excel. Perform well in this conference and you may qualify for DECA ICDC! The conference will start on Friday 3/5 and culminate on Monday 3/4 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
Anaheim, CA 4/23/2021 to 4/28/2021
If you place at States CDC, you will qualify for ICDC, the DECA International Career Development Conference. It's an exhilarating trip where you get to meet people from all over the world! This year, ICDC will take place in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center!
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.