Maggie Metzger is a Junior coming from Timberline High School and is extremely excited to be serving as your Capital Region Vice President. She has been a member of FBLA for 5 years, has qualified for NLC 4 times in Interpersonal Communications, Elevator speech, Introduction to Business Presentation, and Public Speaking, and she is hoping to keep her streak going this year. Maggie has served as the Capital Region Council’s Executive Assistant, her chapter’s public relations officer, member of the month, and founded the Aspire Performing Arts Academy chapter.

Outside of FBLA, Maggie is very involved in her school and has served as ASB treasurer. She’s in multiple choirs, and loves singing. She’s also the varsity football manager and loves the Pittsburgh Steelers. Additionally, she loves being outdoors. Whether it’s hiking, paddleboarding, skiing, or mountain biking, she’s there. In her downtime, Maggie loves reading, baking, thrifting with friends, and tanning. She also loves a good baja blast zero!

After high school, Maggie hopes she’ll attend Penn State, and continue to live on the East Coast, where she’ll pursue Political Science, along with journalism. For now, she is honored to serve as a State Officer and cannot wait to see where the next couple of years takes her.

Ava Langford is a senior at Oroville High School and is currently in her second year as the North Central Region Vice President. She has been a member of FBLA for 4 years and has been an active member of her chapter and region ever since!

She is a 3x regional champion, and her favorite event is Broadcast Journalism. In the 2024-2025 year, she was selected by her adviser as the Most Outstanding Member, and she has served as her chapter’s vice president for 2 years. She is also her chapter’s president.

Outside of FBLA, she stays active in her school and community by serving as Class ASB President, and playing varsity volleyball, basketball, and track. She also serves as the Oroville May Festival Queen. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, baking, and listening to music. Her favorite artists are Conan Gray, and the Arctic Monkeys.

After graduation, she plans to acquire a degree in journalism or communications, to hopefully pursue a career in either screenwriting for short form children’s television, or broadcast journalism. Ava is incredibly grateful for all of the opportunities that FBLA has given her, and she cannot wait to see where this organization takes her.

Sahil Modha, a junior at Ridgeline High School, is honored to serve as your 2026-27 Washington FBLA Northeast Region Vice President. Since joining FBLA his freshman year, FBLA has played a major role in his high school experience and personal growth, with NLC 2025 serving as the highlight of his freshman year. As a state officer, he hopes to help other members experience FBLA the same way he does.

Sahil approaches leadership through preparation, communication, and practical systems that help members feel ready to excel. Previously, as Vice President of Correspondence & Competitive Event Preparation at Ridgeline FBLA, he supported members through competitive event preparation, one-on-one mentoring, and chapter resources, including a structured workshop that led to the most first-place finishes his chapter achieved in its history at WLC.

As a competitor, Sahil became a Washington FBLA State Champion in Introduction to Business Presentation as a freshman, later placing in the top five in both Business Management and Securities & Investments at SBLC 2026. His state and national competitive experience gives him the perspective to help build stronger competitive-event preparation resources for his region and Washington FBLA.

As Northeast Region Vice President, Sahil is excited to connect with members and advisers throughout the region. Outside of FBLA, Sahil is involved in DECA, plays violin in his school’s Advanced Orchestra, has skied since age five, and maintains a rigorous course load with multiple AP courses. He hopes to pursue a future in finance, business, and leadership.

Dawson Hammer is the 2026–2027 Northwest Region Vice President for Washington FBLA and will be a junior at Snohomish High School this fall. In just two years as an FBLA member, Dawson has built a reputation for leadership, service, and helping members feel connected and confident within the organization.

He previously served Washington FBLA as Northwest Region Communications Director and is passionate about creating opportunities for members to grow, compete, and connect with others across the state.

Dawson has been recognized through multiple competitive events, earning second place at the Washington State Business Leadership Conference in Introduction to FBLA and On Campus Commerce. Outside of FBLA, he serves as President of Key Club, President of Speech and Debate, and Social Media Chair and Legislative Committee Chair for Snohomish Youth Council.

Dawson hopes to attend college in California and pursue a degree in economics or business before entering the field of financial planning. Outside of school and leadership activities, he enjoys spending time outdoors, especially going on hikes and exploring Washington’s scenery. He is passionate about helping students discover opportunities that push them outside of their comfort zones and build real confidence.

He believes FBLA is more than competitions and conferences. “FBLA gave me a place to grow as a leader, meet people from across the state, and realize how much impact students can make when they support each other.

Joel Frimpong is currently a Junior attending Fife High School and is honored to serve as the 2026-2027 Puget Sound Vice President. As an active member of FBLA, he continues to grow a strong passion for leadership, service, and business education through involvement at both the regional, state and national levels. Joel competed in Graphic Design, Introduction to Social Media Strategies, and Business Plan, allowing him to strengthen his creativity, communication, and problem-solving skills. Last year, he had the opportunity to serve on the Washington FBLA President’s Council, where he collaborated with student leaders from across the state to help support and improve the organization. Through FBLA, Joel has been able to expand his leadership abilities, build meaningful connections, and discover new opportunities throughout Puget Sound and all of Washington State.

Outside of FBLA, Joel is heavily involved in his school and community. He participates in FCCLA, Key Club, BSU, ASB, Principal’s Council, and Class Office, all of which continue to shape his leadership and teamwork skills. Joel also enjoys playing tennis and values the discipline, commitment, and sportsmanship the game teaches. Inspired by the encouragement and support from friends, family, and fellow members, he strives to make a positive impact on those around him. In his free time, Joel enjoys spending time with loved ones, exploring creative projects, and playing games. He is excited for the future and looks forward to creating unforgettable experiences through Washington FBLA.

In school, my favorite class is English because of my passion for reading and writing. I also enjoy the Culinary Arts. In the future, I hope to become a pediatric oncology nurse and attend Texas A&M University.

I joined FBLA in sixth grade and have been actively involved for the past five years. I’ve competed in several speaking events, including Elevator Speech, Impromptu Speaking, and Public Speaking. During middle school, I placed in the top spots at state, earning 1st, and 2nd place finishes, and I had the opportunity to attend nationals. One of my favorite memories was at the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, where I met incredible people at a workshop, and we quickly became friends by sharing our stories.

FBLA has given me the confidence I didn’t even know I needed. It has provided me with genuine, supportive connections and has truly become a home for me. This is why I wanted to serve as a state officer. I want to give back and help others experience the same sense of belonging. As a leader, I strive to be someone who follows through on my word, listens, and supports every member. My goals are to grow and sustain membership and help members succeed in their events.

My message to members is simple: “Go For It.” Life is too short not to take chances, you never know where they might lead

Ahilan Joseph, a senior at Mountain View High School, is honored to serve as the 2026–27 Washington FBLA Southwest Region Vice President. A member of FBLA for the past two years, Ahilan previously served as his chapter’s treasurer, where he worked with local businesses and fundraising efforts to help support chapter activities and opportunities.

Through FBLA, Ahilan has developed leadership, communication, and public speaking skills while building connections with members across Washington. His competitive event experience includes earning 1st place in Sales Presentation and 2nd place in Introduction to Social Media Strategies at the 2026 Winter Leadership Conference.

Outside of FBLA, Ahilan is a varsity tennis player and has played piano for over 10 years. He has also performed in his school’s jazz band for the past two years. Ahilan plans to attend the University of Washington and is interested in pursuing a future in engineering and leadership.

As Southwest Region Vice President, Ahilan is excited to connect with members across the state and help create an environment where students feel  involved and confident in their abilities through FBLA.

Samshi Chinthireddy is a senior at North Creek High School and serves as the current Washington FBLA West Central Region Vice President for the 2025–2026 membership year. She has been an active member of FBLA for the past three years and previously served on both the Washington FBLA State President’s Council and West Central Region Council. Throughout her FBLA journey, Samshi has qualified for the National Leadership Conference twice and was a national finalist. Her favorite event is Website Design because she enjoys the creative freedom involved in combining technology and design. She is excited to continue connecting with members across the state and helping others grow through FBLA.

Outside of FBLA, Samshi is also involved in DECA and enjoys exploring different areas of business leadership and competition. She is the co-founder of GiveTheNeed, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting local communities through service and outreach. She frequently volunteers at community events and leads service projects. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and trying new foods. One of her favorite things about living in Washington is getting to experience all four seasons. In the future, Samshi hopes to pursue a career in business and eventually own a business of her own.