Tanmay Srivastava
Executive President
Hi Georgia DECA!
I am Tanmay Srivastava, your Executive President and a Senior at West Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA. I have been a DECA member for 7 years (started in middle school). I joined DECA because I wanted to explore a passion for business, and it soon became an incredible part of my life! My chapter hosts a Big Man on Campus Fundraiser which I am always excited to be a part of. My favorite thing about DECA is the amazing people in this organization and meeting one another at conferences.
After high school, I plan to work my hardest to give back to my community and try to pursue a career in government and civil service.
Neeral Gandhi
Vice President of Leadership
Hi Georgia DECA!
I am Neeral Gandhi, your Vice President of Leadership and a Junior at North Gwinnett High School in Suwanee, GA. I have been a DECA member for 5 years (started in middle school). I joined DECA in middle school because I wanted to challenge myself beyond the classroom and develop real world skills in leadership, business, and public speaking. I was curious about what I was capable of, and DECA gave me a place to find that out. At the beginning of each school year, my chapter hosts a Kickoff Carnival open to everyone. The Carnival includes games, food, and tons of energy, it’s an amazing way to welcome members and show how exciting DECA really is! My favorite thing about DECA is the people. I’ve found a community that’s supportive, driven, and full of heart. Over time, they’ve become like a second family, and I honestly can’t imagine DECA without them!
After high school, I hope to attend Georgia Tech and major in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Business Administration.
Anvi Mehta
Vice President of Marketing
Hi Georgia DECA!
I am Anvi Mehta, your Vice President of Marketing and a Senior at Lambert High School in Suwanee, GA. I have been in DECA for 4 years. I had always heard about DECA and after hearing about the goals and values of the organization, I felt that it perfectly aligned with what I wanted. Networking, professionalism, and business skills all seemed to be something I wished to gain and felt I could from joining DECA. My chapter has hosted a Pie in the Face Fundraiser where we have pied officers and administrators. My favorite thing about DECA is the networking it provides. I have met some amazing people!
After high school, I wish to attend a T-20 business school and then pursue a career in business law and one day earn the title of partner.
Lohisha Chinthalapudi
Vice President of Career Development
Hi Georgia DECA!
I am Lohisha Chinthalapudi, your Vice President of Career Development and a Senior at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA. I have been a DECA member for 5 years (joined in middle school). I first joined DECA because some officers from the nearby high school came to my middle school and handed out super cute hoodies! That same year, I competed at the state level and won 1st place in the Theme Speech Event. DECA gave me a huge boost of confidence. My chapter hosts a DECA prom fashion show every year with our members as the models and emcees and fun entertainment like singing and dancing between different scenes. My favorite thing about DECA is networking at conferences. I am still in touch with people from different states that I met at ICDC and Power Trip that I probably would never have met without DECA.
After high school, I plan to study industrial engineering in college and go into consulting.
Rishin Shah
Vice President of Finance
Hi Georgia DECA!
I am Rishin Shah, your Vice President of Finance and a Junior at South Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA. I have been a DECA member for 6 years (joined in middle school). I joined DECA because I wanted to explore different organizations and DECA was the one that felt like a community. My chapter completed a scavenger hunt at ICDC and it was really fun. My favorite thing about DECA is all the new, friendly people I get to meeting.
After high school, I would like to go to Georgia Tech to study Business and eventually go on to be a lawyer.
Elle Wylie
Vice President of Hospitality
Hi Georgia DECA!
I am Elle Wylie, your Vice President of Hospitality and a Senior at Paul Duke STEM High School in Norcross, GA. I have been a DECA member for 4 years. I joined DECA because it gave me a space where I could meet new people at my school and later people from all over the world. Each year at State CDC, my chapter has each room recreate a scene from a different movie, and we sit together and vote on our favorite one. My favorite thing about DECA is being able to network and make lasting connections with people.
After high school, I want to attend a 4-year university, major in biochemistry, attend medical school, and become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon.