2026-2027 South Carolina
Chartered Association Officer Team
President
Gabrielle Dean
Hi, South Carolina DECA! I’m Gabrielle Dean, and I am honored to serve as your State President this year! I’m a rising senior at Fort Dorchester High School, where I previously served as chapter President. Outside of DECA, I am involved in HOSA, National Honor Society, Advanced Orchestra, FBLA, and Student Council. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing the guitar, volunteering, and exploring new places. This year, my mission is to serve South Carolina DECA by building connections, increasing engagement, and fostering communication. I’m thrilled to be part of our success, and I can’t wait to see you all grow this year! If you ever have questions or just want to reach out, feel free to DM me on Instagram @scdeca_gabrielle. Let’s be Limitless Together this year!
Vice president of Hospitality
Graham Sandel
Hey South Carolina DECA! My name is Graham Sandel, and I am so excited to serve as your 2026-2027 South Carolina Vice President of Hospitality! I am a rising Junior at Lexington High School, and this is my second year in DECA. Outside of DECA, I am involved in student council, track, swim, HOSA, orchestra, and running my own non-profit. I enjoy hanging out with friends, creating social media content, and trying new food. I aim to improve member engagement, provide an easy system for new chapters to learn the ropes, as well as making events more memorable and fun. I look forward to connecting with all of you guys throughout this year to stay #LimitlessTogether! Feel free to connect with me on Instagram @scdeca_graham!
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
Sabrina Lin
Hi South Carolina DECA! My name is Sabrina Lin, and I am thrilled to serve as your 2026–2027 VP of Finance! I am a rising senior at D.W. Daniel High School, and my chapter is located at the Pickens County CTC. Outside of DECA, I’m involved in Track, Mock Trial, Speech & Debate, and Link Crew. I also love spending time with family and friends, playing pickleball, and exploring new hiking trails! This year, my goal is to help you and your DECA chapter fundraise and build partnerships to further increase opportunities. If you ever have any questions or just want to chat, don’t hesitate to DM me on Instagram @scdeca_sabrina. Let’s make this year the best one yet and be LIMITLESS TOGETHER!
VICE PRESIDENT OF Leadership
Meenakshi Chelian
Hi, South Carolina DECA! My name is Meena Chelian, and I am beyond thrilled to be serving as your 2026-2027 VP of Leadership! I am a rising senior at J.L. Mann High School, and I am heading into my fourth year in DECA. I’m so excited for everything we will accomplish together! Outside of DECA, I’m involved in HOSA, Red Cross, Beta Club, and National Honor Society. I enjoy spending quality time with my friends and family, listening to music, and watching Formula 1 or hockey. As your VP of Leadership, I want to strengthen our community through service and create new opportunities for members to get involved across the state. I’m committed to helping you grow as leaders and leave DECA feeling stronger and more confident. If you ever have any questions or just want to chat, DM me on Instagram @scdeca_meena. Let’s make this year one to remember!
VICE PRESIDENT OF marketing
Sara Gonzalez
Hey, South Carolina DECA! I'm Sara Gonzalez, and I am incredibly excited to serve as your 2026-2027 VP of Marketing! I am a rising junior at Eastside High School, where I previously served as the VP of Marketing for my chapter. I am eager to see all the things we will accomplish together! Outside of DECA, I'm involved in Speech & Debate, Student Government, Beta Club, and Amnesty International Club. I also love baking, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family, traveling, and experiencing new things. As your VP of Marketing, I aim to increase chapter involvement and collaborative learning among chapters through social media. Additionally, by building stronger connections, I hope to increase membership throughout the state. I'm eager to connect with all of you, so if you ever need anything, make sure to DM me on Instagram to stay updated at @scdeca_sara. Let's make this an amazing year!
VICE PRESIDENT OF career development
Arjun Jain
What’s up South Carolina DECA! My name is Arjun Jain and I am thrilled to serve as your 2026-2027 Vice President of Career Development! I am a rising senior at D.W. Daniel High School and am part of Pickens County CTC DECA, and this is my third year in DECA. Beyond DECA, I conduct research, lead AI Club, participate in scouts, and write on a blog. I love to cook and watch random documentaries. This year, I’m excited to build up our m resource base, increase competition engagement, and help all members reach their goals. Feel free to DM me anytime you have questions or ideas for SC DECA. Feel free to DM me on Instagram @scdeca_arjun!