Aside from FBLA, Lizeth remains very active throughout her school, she’s part of ASB where she serves as the Sr. Treasurer, is an active member in her Robotics, FFA, and Sports Med clubs.

Lizeth plans to attend a four year university to pursue education in physical therapy and business. She’s a major hockey fan and is always keeping up with her favorite team, the Anaheim Ducks. If she’s not watching hockey, she’s hanging out with her animals, especially her pig.

Outside of FBLA, Ava is very active in her school and community. She plays varsity volleyball and basketball. She is also a member of her school’s executive ASB, serving as secretary. Ava has been on the North Central Washington Teen Library Council for 4 years. Ava enjoys baking and listening to music in her free time, often a combination of the two. Her favorite band is Arctic Monkeys.

Ava is grateful for all the opportunities FBLA has given her, and she cannot wait to see what her future holds.

Outside of FBLA, she enjoys playing competitive volleyball, baking, and staying involved in her community through volunteering and leadership activities. FBLA has played a major role in shaping her goals and confidence. After all, FBLA is more than a leadership organization, it’s a community full of support and opportunity that helps you grow into the best version of yourself. Kennady loves helping members grow and is driven to give her region the same ambition and support that was given to her when she first joined as a middle schooler.

Tori has been involved in FBLA for three years and has earned statewide recognition as a Washington FBLA State Champion in Community Service Project, an Outstanding Member for Cedarcrest FBLA, and a state finalist in Digital Video Production. She was also awarded a Washington FBLA scholarship for her leadership and service.

In addition to FBLA, Tori is highly involved in her school and district. She serves on Cedarcrest’s ASB as an Activities Assistant, represents the Climate and Culture Committee, and is a member of the Riverview Student Council. She’s also a varsity cheerleader, contortionist, and filmmaker with a passion for horror and a mission to empower women in the film industry.

Tori plans to attend a four-year university to major in Film Production and Business Administration. Her goal is to launch her own production company that elevates women’s voices in media.

“FBLA has helped me find my voice and taught me how to turn passion into impact,” she says. Tori is honored to serve Washington FBLA and is excited to inspire and connect with members across the Northwest Region.

Outside of FBLA, Nathan has put in time and effort into his passions. He has competed for his school’s Varsity Track & Field Team, and competed in his school’s Varsity Tennis Team for the past two years. Additionally, Nathan has been a dedicated member of the National Honor Society for three years. Nathan also has served on his church’s mission team, having gone to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam two times now. He serves on his church’s praise team, one of the many outlets of music for him to share. Nathan is beyond excited to make this year memorable, and for the memories to last a lifetime! “There’s a world to explore, and we’re the explorers.”

Sam’s plans for the future are to attend the University of Washington Seattle campus and pursue a degree in civil engineering and her long-term career goals are to design walkable sustainable cities to improve livability. Sam sees FBLA as more than just a club. It’s an opportunity to meet people grow and impact your Life in a meaningful way ” FBLA has given me the confidence to lead and skills I need to succeed. Also the inspiration to make a difference not just in the business World” she says. she has a passion for service and a strong academic foundation with a clear vision for her future. She is honored to be your Southeast region vice president and looks forward to empowering members throughout her region as well as creating new resources for them.

Beyond FBLA, Maya is passionate about leadership, service and aspires to pursue a career in STEM. She is actively involved in her school’s ASB Leadership program and serves on the Class Council, where she leads school-wide initiatives and promotes student engagement. She holds officer roles in multiple school clubs and community organizations, which have helped her grow as a leader. Outside of academics, she runs varsity track, sings Carnatic music, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Maya is always eager to connect with fellow members and is looking forward to an incredible year of growth and leadership!

Kayla has placed in multiple competitive events throughout her FBLA journey and is a 3x state champion. Her favorite event is Introduction to Social Media Strategy, where she’s been able to blend creativity with real-world marketing skills. She is currently serving her second term as chapter president, where she leads initiatives to expand her chapter and increase member engagement. This summer, she is excited to attend the National Leadership Conference for the second time and network with members from across the nation.

Outside of FBLA, Kayla is deeply involved in her school and community. She is a recipient of the Mike Yarrow Peace Fellowship, which supports her passion project teaching elementary students about neurodiversity. At school, she serves as an ASB representative, student ambassador, and recruiter. In her free time, she enjoys coaching youth volleyball, writing for her school’s magazine, running with her dog, and cooking. Her favorite pasta shape is rigatoni because it provides the perfect balance between sauce and pasta.