Delaware Business Professionals of America

Advisors

Inspiring Growth, Guiding Success

Resources to help you lead your Delaware BPA chapter, support student members, and create meaningful learning, leadership, and career development experiences.

Delaware BPA advisor with students

What does a BPA Advisor do?

BPA advisors help students connect classroom learning with real-world experiences through competitive events, chapter activities, leadership opportunities, and career-focused learning. They guide students as they develop professional skills, explore career pathways, and grow as emerging business professionals and leaders.

Start a New Chapter

Bring BPA to your school and help students build professional skills, explore career pathways, and participate in leadership and competitive events. Find the guidance you need to establish a chapter.

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Membership Registration

Register your chapter and members through BPA’s membership system to support participation in competitive events, conferences, leadership programs, and other member opportunities.

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Advisor Professional Development

Strengthen your skills as a BPA advisor through professional development and certification opportunities designed to support effective chapter leadership and student success.

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State Leaders

Board of Directors

New Castle County
Open Seat, 2026
Jalen Johnston, 2029
Jacqueline Short, 2027

Kent County
Open Seat, 2029
Holly Strickland, 2028
Shane Scott, 2027

Sussex County
Open Seat, 2028
Dr. Daniel Shockley, 2026
Josh Sweetman, 2027

At-Large
Magan Davis, 2026
Open Seat

State Leadership Team

Daneisha Allen
State Advisor

Jalen Johnston
Board Chair

Elaine Guo
State President

Amanda Grant-Scott
Program Manager

Taren Harmon
Governance & Strategic Initiatives

Eric McGuire
ML CEAC/Testing & Scoring

Marian Sawyer
Student Leadership & Engagement

Rob Schumacher
Secondary CEAC/Competitive Events

Shane Scott
Student/Advisor Experience

Rachquel Winn
Officer Leadership & Engagement

Advisor Resources

Advisor Login

Access the BPA membership system to manage chapter membership, register students, and access advisor tools.

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Workplace Skills Assessment Program Guidelines

Review the WSAP guidelines for information on competitive events, participation requirements, and event-specific rules to help prepare students for competition.

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BPA Cares

Turn service into action. BPA Cares recognizes members and chapters that give back through community service, advocacy, and activities that make a difference in their schools and communities.

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Program of Work

Use the Program of Work to plan and organize chapter activities, set goals, and track progress throughout the year.

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Buddy School Assignments

Connect with other Delaware BPA chapters through the Buddy School Program to share information, exchange ideas, and strengthen communication among students and advisors.

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Advisor Roles and Support

Explore BPA’s guidance and resources for advisors, including ways to support chapter activities, guide student development, and strengthen the overall BPA experience.

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Interested in Bringing BPA to Your School?

Starting a BPA chapter is a great way to introduce students to career-focused competition, leadership development, and professional growth. Follow the steps below to establish a chapter and help students make the most of their BPA experience.

Review & Apply

Review the Chapter Resources and complete the new chapter application form.

Complete Membership Registration

Once approved, log in and register members through the Membership Registration System.

Connect with Delaware BPA

Contact the State Advisor for state-level events, programs, and guidance.

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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]