About Delaware DECA
Preparing Emerging Leaders and Entrepreneurs
DECA Vision
The success of DECA’s mission depends on the commitment of our staff and stakeholders to the four core values: Competence, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
DECA Mission
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
DECA Motto
Preparing Emerging Leaders and Entrepreneurs
High School Members
High School Chapters
Collegiate Members
Collegiate Chapters
Goals of DECA
DECA has identified the following major goals for the membership in secondary schools:
To provide an opportunity for demonstration and development of the competencies important to student success in their chosen marketing career.
To inspire and develop leadership, self-confidence and self-acceptance in students.
To support the development of student civic responsibility in our competitive free enterprise system.
To inspire students to assess and improve personal and business communication skills.
To provide an opportunity for students to identify and develop ethical standards in marketing.
To provide a mechanism to involve teachers, administrators, employers, parents, business and community leaders in the Marketing Education experiences of students.
State Officer Leadership Team
State Management Team
Andrea Keen
State Advisor
[email protected]
Kimberly Thomas
Chartered Association Advisor
[email protected]
Charles Schneider
Secondary Chartered Association Advisor
[email protected]
Krish Prattipati
[email protected]
Upcoming Events
Oct 27-29, 2026
Emerging leaders from middle and high schools complete activities, open discussions, and more to strengthen their leadership skills.
Dec 18, 2026
Students have the chance to design Delaware DECA’s state pin.
Dec 18, 2026
Deadline to apply for a state officer position.
Awards and Recognition
2026
DECDC Individual Events Series
Business Finance Series (BFS)
Chukwuebuka Dara, MOT Charter School – 1st
2026
DECDC Written Entrepreneurship Events
International Business Plan (IBP)
Liam Crotty, Isaac Stuart, and Theodare Hart, Cape Henlopen High School
2026
DECDC Project Management Events
Community Awareness Project (PMCA)
Anna Firko and Page Bennet, Concord High School
2026
IBM SkillsBuild Scholarship
Jemuel Picol, MOT Charter High School, DE