"Experience The Difference"
"Geaux Beyond"
"Preparing Emerging Leaders and Entrepreneurs for
over 77 years"


DECA is an academic, professional association of high school and college students with an interest in careers within the fields of marketing, finance, hospitality/tourism, culinary arts, fashion merchandising, retailing, and business management. DECA's purpose is to:
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integrate into classroom instruction through authentic, experiential learning methods that prepare members for college and careers,
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apply learning by having members put their knowledge into action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.
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connect to businesses to provide members realistic insight into industry and to promote meaningful, relevant learning.
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promote competition which drives members to excel and improve their performance.
These purposes determine the character of our chapter activities. Through these DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.
DECA is comprised of over 225,000 members in the U.S. and internationally. Louisiana DECA currently accounts for over 1,200 of these members.
DECA is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
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Louisiana DECA Membership Drive
Chapters which increase membership over last year's membership will receive the following rewards at CDC (if the school attends):
Just Beyond $25 gift card to ShopDECA
Going Beyond $40 gift card to ShopDECA
Went Way Beyond $60 gift card to ShopDECA
In additional, any chapter with 100 or more members will receive a DECA blazer.
Awards will be given at the state conference
and only to those chapters present.

Chapter Campaigns
Thrive Level
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Achievement Level
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Went Way Beyond-$60
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Going Beyond -$40
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Just Beyond-$25
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Above & Beyond-100 members
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DECA Inc. and Louisiana DECA stands against racism in all forms. As community oriented and professionally
responsible leaders, we celebrate diversity and inclusion and embrace our role in shaping a better future.
We stand in solidarity with the African American, Black, Native American, Indian, Asian American, Chicano,
Hispanic, Latino, European, Middle Eastern, and Caucasian communities - our members, alumni, partners and
employees - in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.
DECA Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and respectful environment for all of our emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Our philosophy is to ensure all members, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status are treated equally and respectfully. Any behavior in the form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of all members to uphold and contribute to this climate.
STATE STAFF
Association Advisors Office
High School Association
Paul Grethel
Collegiate Association
Ashley Martinez
26236 Wax Rd.
Denham Springs, LA 70726
TEL 504-301-7194
FAX 225-683-8610
Association Officers
Nicolas Nguyen, President (EC)
Baton Rouge Magnet High
Cell: 225-921-4322
Email: nicolasn2006@yahoo.com
Facebook: Nicolas Nguyen
LinkedIn: Nicolas Nguyen
Instagram: @deca.nick
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Brock Sykes, Vice-President of Marketing & Communications (EC)
University View Academy
Cell: 985-320-9788
Email: deca.brock@gmail.com
Facebook: Brock Sykes
Twitter: @deca_brock
Instagram: @deca.brock
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Jayla Tellis, Vice-President of Hospitality (EC)
Green Oaks Performing Arts
Cell: 318-200-1770
Email: Jayla.deca1111@gmail.com
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Khadija Henni, Vice-President of Leadership (EC)
Denham Springs High School
Cell: 225-305-4673
Email: deca.khadijah@gmail.com
Instagram: @deca.khadija
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Luke Pierre, Vice-President of Finance & Career Development (EC)
Acadiana High
Cell: 337-371-7002
Email: lukeapierre@gmail.com
Facebook: Luke Pierre
Twitter: LukePierre13
Instagram: @louisiana_deca_77
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Alec Grandt, Vice-President of Membership and Outreach (EC)
Baton Rouge Magnet High
Cell: 225-910-4636
Email: AlecGrandtDeca@gmail.com
Instagram: @deca.Alec