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About Delaware BPA

Today’s Students. Tomorrow’s Business Professionals.

BPA is the premier CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students in middle school, high school and college pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance, office administration, health administration and other related career fields.

Students & Parents

Discover BPA’s competitive events, leadership programs, conferences, and service opportunities. Find ways to get involved, connect with other members and make the most of your BPA experience.

Advisors

Find the resources and guidance you need to manage your BPA chapter, prepare students for competitive events, and support their growth as emerging business professionals and leaders.

Partners & Sponsors

Partner with Delaware BPA to support business education, share industry expertise, and connect classroom learning with real-world business and career opportunities.

Why Join BPA?

More than a student organization, BPA helps students put their skills into practice, explore career interests, and grow beyond the classroom. Through hands-on competition, leadership, and service, members gain experiences that help prepare them for future education and career opportunities.

Build Real-World Skills

Strengthen your communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills through hands-on experiences and competitive events.

Make an Impact

Contribute to your school and community through service projects and initiatives that put your skills and leadership into action.

Explore Career Pathways

Discover careers in business, finance, information technology, management, and related fields while developing skills that support your future goals.

Grow as a Leader

Build confidence, take on leadership responsibilities, and connect with peers and professionals who share your interests and ambitions.

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Upcoming Events

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BPA Launch Student Leadership Summit

Nov 11-14, 2026

Three days of high-impact leadership development, real-world professional experiences, and connections with BPA students and advisors from across the country.

Delaware BPA State Leadership Conference

Feb 23-25, 2027

Students demonstrate their skills through competitive events, participate in leadership and career-focused experiences, connect with other students and professionals, and celebrate their accomplishments.

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Here’s what they say

“ Try as many things—extracurriculars, career programs, events, leadership roles, internships—as you can to discover where your strengths and passions overlap with the world’s needs. And remember, in the age of AI, the most valuable skills are human connection, authentic dialogue, and community-building.
Grace YoungDover High School, Class of 2017
Grace Young
“ The classes I took helped prepare me for life and my business. Whether it was marketing, accounting, or more, they set me up to succeed. I’m most proud of starting my business and growing it into an award-winning team.
Nicholas VourasAlexis I. du Pont High School, Class of 2018
Nicholas Vouras

Testimonial

Here’s what they say

“ Try as many things—extracurriculars, career programs, events, leadership roles, internships—as you can to discover where your strengths and passions overlap with the world’s needs. And remember, in the age of AI, the most valuable skills are human connection, authentic dialogue, and community-building.
Grace YoungDover High School, Class of 2017
Grace Young
“ The classes I took helped prepare me for life and my business. Whether it was marketing, accounting, or more, they set me up to succeed. I’m most proud of starting my business and growing it into an award-winning team.
Nicholas VourasAlexis I. du Pont High School, Class of 2018
Nicholas Vouras

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Delaware BPA students at the 2026 National Leadership Conference

Delaware Business Students Earn National Titles and Top Finishes

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Delaware BPA students at the National Leadership Conference

Delaware Business Students Place at National Conference

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DE BPA Newsletter

Your monthly update on all things DE BPA!

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Meghna Narra

Middle Level Representative

School: MOT Charter | 8th Grade | Middletown, DE

Career Interest: International Pilot

Favorite BPA Experience: Winning ML Rep in 2026 SLC

Leadership Philosophy: Leadership is setting a good example for people that look up to you.

Fun Fact: In my free time, I enjoy doing activities like dance, math, and going outside.

Why I Serve: I serve as the Delaware Middle Level Representative because I enjoy helping others out and like to share ideas. Being part of the state officer leadership team allows me to learn many leadership skills that can help me in the future as well.

Email: [email protected]

Siddharth Sharma

State Historian

School: Appoquinimink High School | Senior | Bear

Career Interest: Medical Director

Favorite BPA Experience: Creating a BPA chant and then standing on a table chanting backed by so many friends.

Leadership Philosophy: I believe leadership is about creating a community where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because the greatest impact a leader can make is by helping others find confidence and success.

Fun Fact: I was born in England and when I moved to America I was able to skip a grade.

Why I Serve: I serve because BPA gave me more than leadership opportunities as it gave me a place where I felt understood and comfortable to express myself. I want to ensure every member feels the same support, confidence, and encouragement that transformed my own journey so they can unlock their potential too!

Email: [email protected]

Aayush Singh

State Parliamentarian

School: MOT Charter High School | 11th Grade | Middletown, DE

Career Interest: Computer Science/Business

Favorite BPA Experience: My favorite BPA experience was standing on the national stage and being called for 2nd nationally!

Leadership Philosophy: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.” – Ronald Reagan

Fun Fact: I love cooking.

Why I Serve: BPA really pushed me to step up as a leader countless times and actually back up my ideas with real action. I serve to represent the members of BPA and make sure their voices are heard, while also making sure that Delaware BPA as a whole becomes more prominent on the national stage.

Email: [email protected]

Ryan Roberts

State Treasurer

School: Cab Calloway School of the Arts | 10th Grade | Wilmington, DE

Career Interest: Politics, Entrepreneurship & Marketing

Favorite BPA Experience: Networking and developing an engaging conversation with BPA Members from different states at NLC!

Leadership Philosophy: “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Michelle Obama

Fun Fact: I am a Homemade Baker and the First African American to serve as BPA Officer at my school (CAB).

Why I Serve: BPA has truly helped me improve in networking, public speaking and communication. I serve to be a voice on the state team while opening up and listening to our members ideas, comments and concerns, to make sure their voice is heard. I want to fundraise for our state to become financially stable while also creating a moment for members to connect with other members across the State. As Treasurer I hope to execute the financial vision while also going the extra mile to make sure we keep our members active and engaged in what we are trying to accomplish this year.

Email: [email protected]

Amanda Mao

State Secretary

School: Newark Charter School | 12th Grade | Newark

Career Interest: Biology

Favorite BPA Experience: My favorite BPA experience was meeting my closest friends through BPA during my freshman year and making memories at NLCs with them that I will never forget!

Leadership Philosophy: Leadership is advocating for the needs of the people and making sure that every voice is heard and taken into consideration.

Fun Fact: My fun fact is that I know how to crochet and knit!

Why I Serve: I serve because BPA has granted me amazing opportunities to learn real-world skills, network with people from all around the world, and meet my closest friends. I want to ensure that every BPA member has the resources they need to succeed, while also making myself available to the needs of the people that I represent. BPA presents life changing opportunities, and I want to help every member elevate their legacy through BPA.

Email: [email protected]

Sanvi Kondabolu

State Vice President

School: Cab Calloway School of the Arts | 11th Grade

Career Interest: Neuroeconomics/Neuroscience

Favorite BPA Experience: Working with professionals to help run a workshop at BPA nationals.

Leadership Philosophy: I lead by empowering people to dream far beyond their limiting beliefs so they can turn their seemingly intimidating & unachievable ambitions into successes that redefine what is considered as “possible.”

Fun Fact: I think Mikasa Ackerman is the coolest fictional character ever created.

Why I Serve: I serve to ensure that all Delaware BPA members can turn the business dreams that many call “unrealistic” into a reality. By increasing connections and opportunities with real-world business professionals, I hope to bridge the gap between BPA’s role as an “after-school-club” and the active realm of business so that members can bring their “impossible” ambitions a little closer to real life, and Delaware BPA a little closer to life-changing heights of success.

Email: [email protected]

Elaine Guo

State President

School: Charter School of Wilmington | 12th Grade | Wilmington, DE

Career Interest: Economics/Business Administration

Favorite BPA Experience: Networking through pin trading and fun tours at Nashville Natties

Leadership Philosophy: “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John F. Kennedy

Fun Fact: I’ve been to roughly 3/4s of all the states of the US!

Why I Serve: Change starts with taking action. As the Delaware BPA State President, I hope to take this action by helping members immerse themselves in the diverse opportunities BPA has to offer and even create new ones! Through BPA, I’ve developed effective communication skills, leadership skills, and gained confidence (especially having the courage to run for state office), and I hope to provide the same experience for others.

Email: [email protected]