Meet Your 2023-24 Indiana DECA State Leadership Team

State President: Saanvi Sampada!

What’s up Indiana DECA, my name is Saanvi Sampada and I am so excited to serve as your State President for Team 78! Currently, I am a senior at Hamilton Southeastern High School, GO ROYALS!! Outside of DECA, I'm involved in my school’s Model UN club and both Computer Science and Art Honors Societies. I also love to draw, play guitar, and listen to music (my favorite artists are Taylor Swift and Hozier). Feel free to contact me (Instagram: @saanvi.sampada or Email: president@indianadeca.org. I hope we can have a great year in DECA and experience the difference together!

Email- president@indianadeca.org

Vice President of Career Development: Brycen Shively!

Greetings Indiana DECA! My name is Brycen Shively and I am your VP of Career Development. I am a junior at Yorktown High School and this will be my third year as a member of DECA. When I am not spending time on DECA, you can find me playing board games with loved ones! Additionally, I am the Junior Class Treasurer of Yorktown’s student council as well as an active participant in our school's quiz bowl team. I’m very eager to work with you all! If you have any questions or need to reach out to me, you can contact me through my Instagram @brycen_shively

Email: vpcareerdev@indianadeca.org

Vice President of Leadership:

Nora Flickinger!

Hi Indiana DECA! I'm Nora Flickinger, and I can not wait to start as your VP of Leadership for this year! I was born and raised in Westfield, Indiana, and joined DECA my Sophomore year! I will be a senior in the fall and can't wait to experience the difference this year! In addition to DECA, I am also the Student Body President of Westfield High School; I am super involved in Dance Marathon, CarelikeCate, and my OWN club Robbie's Hope! I would love to get to know you guys this year, so don't hesitate to contact me at my email or DM me (@nora.flickinger)!

Email: vpleadership@indianadeca.org

Vice President of Marketing: Siddhant Jain!

Hey Indiana DECA! My name is Siddhant Jain and I am your VP of Marketing this year! I am truly blessed for this opportunity and I hope I can create a positive impact on all of you. Outside of DECA, I usually spend my time on my small business, my various club positions, my marketing job, my consulting organization, or playing tennis! I am an avid fan of the business community and connecting with people so feel free to reach out to me! Instagram: @thebrownsid

Email: vpmarketing@indianadeca.org

Vice President of Hospitality: Cameron Noe!

Hey Indiana DECA! My name is Cameron Noe, and I am a senior at Westfield High School!  I am so excited to be your VP of Hospitality for the 2023-2024 school year! Outside of DECA, you can find me in the studio filming, or behind a computer editing for Westfields broadcasting program since I am the head editor. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, watching Netflix, and giving back to the community! I am looking forward to experiencing the difference with all of you! Please feel free to contact me at any time via my Instagram (@cameron.noe)!

Email: vphospitality@indianadeca.org

Vice President of Finance:

Sahas Mallela!

What’s up, Indiana DECA! I'm Sahas Mallela, a senior at Park Tudor School and I am the Vice President of Finance for Indiana DECA. When I am not in the DECA world, I am heavily involved as the President of the Children's TherAplay Junior Board of Directors as a passionate advocate for children with disabilities through awareness and therapy.  Additionally, I actively contribute to my community as a member of the Carmel Mayor's Youth Council and as the Vice President of the Joseph Maley Foundation Junior Board of Directors. Beyond my commitments, I'm a tennis player, a lover of cars, and I'm deeply interested in real estate. Feel free to email me or follow me on Instagram at sahasm_ to stay connected!

Email: vpfinance@indianadeca.org

Region 2 President:

Shae Punzal

Hey Indiana DECA! My name is Shae Punzal and I am your Region 2 President! I am a junior at Guerin Catholic High School and this is my third year in DECA. When I’m not at DECA, I’m playing soccer or cheering. I love going to the gym, shoes, sunrises/ sunsets, and all things fashion and design. I’m also a member of student council, the Voice Indiana board, an executive of my school’s coffee shop, and more. I’m so excited to meet and serve all of you! Feel free to reach out anytime! @shaepunzal

Email: region2@indianadeca.org

Region 3 President:

Audrey Black

Hey Indiana DECA! I am Audrey Black, a senior at Union City Junior-Senior High School and your Region 3 President! Outside of DECA you can find me on the basketball court, golf course, or in the weight room. I am Senior Class President, President of the FCA, a barista at a local coffee shop, and the preschool teacher for my church. I can't wait to get to know you all, and experience the difference with you! If you have any questions at all feel free to contact me via Email or Instagram (@au_drey5407).

Email: region3@indianadeca.org

Region 4 President:

Van Rueckert!

What’s up, Indiana DECA? My name is Van Rueckert, and I will be your Region 4 President for the 2023-2024 School Year. I am from West Terre Haute, Indiana, and I am an incoming Junior at West Vigo High School. I am also Class President, a member of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation Youth Grant Committee, Vice President of West Vigo DECA, a member of National Honor Society, among other involvements. When I am not working as a State Officer, you will find me listening to Taylor Swift and watching The Golden Girls. I cannot wait to Experience the Difference with Region 4, and I would like to get to know each and every one of you! Please do not hesitate to DM me @vanrueckert!

Email: region4@indianadeca.org

Region 5 President:

Mason Munn!

What’s Poppin’ Indiana DECA! My name is Mason Munn, and I am so excited to be able to serve as your Region 5 President for the upcoming year! I am currently a Senior at Avon High School, and outside of DECA, I serve as President of Interact Club, Leadership Club, and am Co-President in Model UN. I am also apart of the National French Honor Society, National Honor Society, Student Government, Avon’s Youth Civil Engagement Coucil, and serve as a Teen Board Member for the Caroline Symmes Children's Cancer Endowment. Outside of the many, many extra curriculars I am a part of, I love spending time with others, YOLO-ing life, and just living it to its fullest! I can’t wait to experience the difference with all of you guys this year, and if you ever have any questions, feel free to contact me through email (region5@indianadeca.org) or Instagram (@_mason_munn_)!

Email: region5@indianadeca.org