Meet Our Amazing Chapter Officers:
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Chapter President Chapter Vice-President
Ananya Sahoo
Jasmine Nie is currently a senior at Issaquah High School and with four years of involvement in DECA, serves as the Vice President of the Issaquah Chapter. She is a bilingual Chinese-American, has participated in the Seattle to Portland cycling event for five years, and aspires to learn something new every day! Through DECA, Jasmine has had numerous opportunities to learn, travel, and network. Being on the West Coast all her life, DECA took her to explore Atlanta and Florida! She thinks DECA is the most gratifying part of her high school career, and therefore encourages all DECA members to invest time into this organization. Her favorite event and memory from DECA is completing the Community Service Project with Athletes for Kids in the 2018-2019 school year, where she combined her business knowledge with her community- oriented passions to make an impact. In addition to enhancing the dynamic of the chapter through activities and opportunities, Jasmine’s goal as Vice President is to encourage more members to take on leadership positions and pursue projects that they are passionate in
Chief Operating Officer
Christopher Leu is a senior, with this being his 3rd year in DECA. He’s currently surviving 12th grade with the help of food, friends, and the gym. His favorite DECA memory is his 2018 ICDC trip to Atlanta, where there was no limit to the energy and laughter that thrived alongside the competition. He hopes to hype up the DECA Store, increase its profit and efficiency, and looks forward to creating ties with the other club members and working with them to make DECA something they will always remember.
Director of Public Relations
Anna Olsen, the Director of Public Relations for Issaquah DECA, is a senior participating in her second year of DECA. An interesting fact about Anna is that she played soccer for 14 years, 7 of which on a premier club, Issaquah Gunners. When she is not working with DECA, Anna participates in theatre/ acting. You may have seen her in previous shows at Issaquah High School such as “A Midsummer Nights Dream” or currently “Clue The Play”. Anna’s favorite DECA memory is when she got dinner in the nearly empty Bellevue Square Mall during SCDC while spending time with people she otherwise may have never spoken to. This year as the Director of Public Relations, Anna hopes to bridge the gap between the board and general DECA members. She hopes for members to feel fully comfortable talking to the board about anything whether it be regarding suggestions or general questions.
Anna Olsen, the Director of Public Relations for Issaquah DECA, is a senior participating in her second year of DECA. An interesting fact about Anna is that she played soccer for 14 years, 7 of which on a premier club, Issaquah Gunners. When she is not working with DECA, Anna participates in theatre/ acting. You may have seen her in previous shows at Issaquah High School such as “A Midsummer Nights Dream” or currently “Clue The Play”. Anna’s favorite DECA memory is when she got dinner in the nearly empty Bellevue Square Mall during SCDC while spending time with people she otherwise may have never spoken to. This year as the Director of Public Relations, Anna hopes to bridge the gap between the board and general DECA members. She hopes for members to feel fully comfortable talking to the board about anything whether it be regarding suggestions or general questions.
Secretary/ Treasurer
Sasha is insanely excited to start her second year of deca as a junior! Her favorite deca memories include midnight bagel pharmacy runs and all the amazing times she has spent with her friends in Orlando, Florida at ICDC last year. In addition to deca, she does musical theatre and swims. As a deca board member, her main goal is to bring out the leaders and professionals in every member and help everyone achieve all the goals they may have never thought were possible. RESPECT THE DRIP AND DECA OR DIE!!!
Sasha is insanely excited to start her second year of deca as a junior! Her favorite deca memories include midnight bagel pharmacy runs and all the amazing times she has spent with her friends in Orlando, Florida at ICDC last year. In addition to deca, she does musical theatre and swims. As a deca board member, her main goal is to bring out the leaders and professionals in every member and help everyone achieve all the goals they may have never thought were possible. RESPECT THE DRIP AND DECA OR DIE!!!
Chief Fundraising Officer
Xander Yanni is a high school senior and is thrilled to be going into his third year in DECA. Last year he placed in the top 20 in the world for his event at ICDC. He loves everything business and the amazing community at DECA. He is involved in theater, robotics, and choir as well as DECA and is excited to be on the board this year. He hopes to help more students succeed in DECA and take advantage of its amazing opportunities. AHA HA!
Xander Yanni is a high school senior and is thrilled to be going into his third year in DECA. Last year he placed in the top 20 in the world for his event at ICDC. He loves everything business and the amazing community at DECA. He is involved in theater, robotics, and choir as well as DECA and is excited to be on the board this year. He hopes to help more students succeed in DECA and take advantage of its amazing opportunities. AHA HA!
Director of Communications
Nihal Sathi is currently a senior at Issaquah High School, and with two years of involvement in DECA, serves as the director of communications of the Issaquah chapter. He has played soccer for almost all his life and also enjoys watching scary movies with his father. His favorite memory in DECA is coming in third place at area and doing a cringy fortnite dance on stage, where his girlfriend beat him by coming in second place. His goal is to help diversify the chapter of Issaquah by bringing more people than previous years to the clubs and competitions. Also, hopes to communicate the board's mission of wanting to become the best chapter in the state. He hopes to challenge and break down the stereotypes of DECA, by showing how anyone with a competitive mindset can achieve the highest forms of success.
Nihal Sathi is currently a senior at Issaquah High School, and with two years of involvement in DECA, serves as the director of communications of the Issaquah chapter. He has played soccer for almost all his life and also enjoys watching scary movies with his father. His favorite memory in DECA is coming in third place at area and doing a cringy fortnite dance on stage, where his girlfriend beat him by coming in second place. His goal is to help diversify the chapter of Issaquah by bringing more people than previous years to the clubs and competitions. Also, hopes to communicate the board's mission of wanting to become the best chapter in the state. He hopes to challenge and break down the stereotypes of DECA, by showing how anyone with a competitive mindset can achieve the highest forms of success.
Director of Outreach
Amaya Kejriwal, is a senior this year. This will be her third year in DECA, and her second year on the board. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her friends and chocolate lab Luke. One of her favorite memories from DECA is from her first year in the club when she competed at ICDC in Atlanta, GA. She had an amazing time meeting new people, perfecting her presentation, and spending time in a brand new city with some of her closest friends. She is so excited to be the Director of Outreach this year, and hopes to both put on many fun community events and get many businesses involved with our club.
Amaya Kejriwal, is a senior this year. This will be her third year in DECA, and her second year on the board. Outside of school, she loves to spend time with her friends and chocolate lab Luke. One of her favorite memories from DECA is from her first year in the club when she competed at ICDC in Atlanta, GA. She had an amazing time meeting new people, perfecting her presentation, and spending time in a brand new city with some of her closest friends. She is so excited to be the Director of Outreach this year, and hopes to both put on many fun community events and get many businesses involved with our club.
Director of Competitive Prep
Brendan Schaller
Brendan Schaller
Director of Chapter Affairs
Xander Lau is currently a senior at Issaquah High School and is a 2nd year DECA member. In tangent to DECA, Xander plays soccer for ISC Gunners, serves as the Key Club Community Service Coordinator, and is a dedicated member of ASB. His favorite DECA memory was going to 2019 SCDC, meeting tons of new friends, and competing for the first time! As an Issaquah DECA board member, he hopes to increase chapter engagement and leave a lasting impact on IHS though the Waste Reduction Community Awareness Paper.
Xander Lau is currently a senior at Issaquah High School and is a 2nd year DECA member. In tangent to DECA, Xander plays soccer for ISC Gunners, serves as the Key Club Community Service Coordinator, and is a dedicated member of ASB. His favorite DECA memory was going to 2019 SCDC, meeting tons of new friends, and competing for the first time! As an Issaquah DECA board member, he hopes to increase chapter engagement and leave a lasting impact on IHS though the Waste Reduction Community Awareness Paper.