Kentucky DECA
Preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing,
finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
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Left to right: Brooklyn Williams, VP Communications (Graves County); Ivey Redd, VP Finance (Trigg County); Lauren Worley, President (Pulaski County); Parker Sellers, VP Membership (Pulaski County); Lilly P'pool, VP Public Relations (Trigg County)
Kentucky DECA Pumpkin Carving Contest
Kentucky DECA Pumpkin Carving Contest is officially open! Send us a pic of your carved pumpkin for Halloween 2021 by Friday, October 29. DECA gift cards will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd places in each of the following categories: DECA-iest, Scariest, Most Creative. Let's get carving!
Dates to Remember
Fall Workshops
Region 1 at MSU on October 20, 2021
Region 2/3 at WKU on October 27, 2021
2022 Regional Conferences
Region 1 at MSU on January 19, 2022
Region 2/3 at WKU on January 26, 2022
Region 4/5 at EKU on January 25, 2022
2022 SCDC
February 27 - March 1, 2022
Galt House, Louisville
2022 ICDC
April 23-26, 2022
Atlanta, GA
About Kentucky DECA
DECA is a unique organization that develops skills needed to succeed in the Business and Marketing field. Skills in areas such as advertising, promotion, selling, finance, and distribution are emphasized. Management and entrepreneurial concepts involving creative problem solving, effective leadership through goal setting, consensus building, project implementation, and many others are also included to help students succeed in a Marketing or Business career. DECA helps a student focus on and apply classroom learning to specific careers in fields such as Business Administration, Fashion, Sports and Entertainment, Retailing, Finance, Hospitality, Travel/Tourism, and many more.
GET TO KNOW US
Your 2021-2022 State Leadership Team
Kentucky State Advisor
Lisa Oakes is Kentucky DECA's State Advisor. She received her BS in Business Education from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL and her MA Ed in Business Education from Eastern Kentucky University. She has been involved in education in a variety of venues including:
*Business and Marketing Teacher - George Rogers Clark High School, Winchester, KY
*Vocational Computer Teacher - Saguaro Correctional Complex, Eloy, AZ
*Director of Education - Anthem College, Las Vegas, NV
*Adjunct Instructor - ITT Tech and Eastern Kentucky University
She enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family (especially her grandchildren).
President
Lauren Worley is Kentucky DECA’s President. She is a Senior at Pulaski County High School where she is also involved in FCA, NHS, and her school’s Executive Council. She participates on her school’s golf, volleyball, and tennis teams. Her career plans include studying to be a pediatric cardiologist and knows that, through participation in DECA’s activities, she will enhance her communication skills and personal brand, but also allow her to explore entrepreneurship which will allow for exploration in the medical field as a pediatric cardiologist. Her top priority for Kentucky DECA is to grow our membership numbers as well as have a record-breaking number of members!
Vice President Of Communications
Brooklyn Williams is Kentucky DECA’s Vice President of Communications. She attends Graves County High School where she participates in activities including tennis, Pep Club, and the student leadership team. When she is not at school, you can find her on the tennis courts, hanging with friends, or spending time with her family at Kentucky Lake. After high school, she plans to major in Business Education at Murray State University. Her goals for Kentucky DECA include building our social media outreach for better communication with members.
Vice President Of Finance
Ivey Redd is Kentucky DECA’s Vice President of Finance. He is a Junior at Trigg County High School where he also participates in football. His career interests include Stockbroker, Digital Marketing Analyst, Investment Banking, and Business Lawyer. His goals for Kentucky DECA include sponsoring fundraising and community service opportunities to increase funding and community involvement among chapters.
Vice President Of Public Relations
Lilly P’pool is Kentucky DECA’s Vice President of Public Relations. She is a Senior at Trigg County High School where she is a member of her school’s volleyball team as well as being active in BETA, NHS, KYA, FCA and Pep Club. After graduation, she will be attending college majoring in Business and Agriculture and has a dream of becoming the first female Commission of Agriculture in Kentucky. Her goals for Kentucky DECA include better publicizing the purpose and mission of DECA while increasing the number of qualifying members advancing to competition at DECA ICDC.
Vice President Of Membership
Parker Sellers is Kentucky DECA’s Vice President of Membership. He is a Senior at Pulaski County High School where he is a member Student Council, FCA and Chamber Choir. Parker wishes to “be the change he wishes to see in the world” and help shape the future of the Commonwealth. His goals for Kentucky DECA include growing our membership to the highest level ever!
Contact Us
300 Sower Blvd. – 5th floor, 5 SW 04
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-4286, ext. 4269
