Excited to begin a new chapter, the latest FBLA officers are eager for a great start to the school year, vice president of written competitions, sophomore Dorie Lee said. In her new role, Lee said she wants to help everyone do their best so they can have a successful year.

“I want to help out all the competitors and increase the amount of wins we have for big competitions because that’s something that we have struggled with in the past,” Lee said.

For American Enterprise project chair, sophomore Sravika Nemani, she said she applied because she wanted to advocate for issues she was passionate about and help others do the same.  

“I knew FBLA could help me make a difference in the community, especially in sustainability and social issues,” Nemani said. “I had a lot of previous experience with other competitions, so I felt like I was equipped to apply.” 

Due to this past experience, Nemani said she knew most of the FBLA members and got advice from past officers. 

“I joined a lot of different project committees, more specifically the community service project outreach committee and the written competition, Intro to FBLA,” Nemani said.  “I was also the third speaker for the community service project, which helped me work really closely with officers and see what it takes to be an officer.”

After getting comfortable with their new positions, American Enterprise project chair, sophomore Leah Pien said the American Enterprise team has established personal and academic goals for themselves in the club.  

“I want to make sure that American Enterprise is something everyone can be in, even if they’re not as interested in business or if their friends just wanted to come with them—I want everyone to have fun,” Pien said. “I also want to be able to improve my public speaking skills and my PowerPoint skills, because in FBLA, we use PowerPoint a lot. Being able to use that professionally will be a really good skill for me to have.” 

Ultimately, Pien said she plans to use the skills she acquires to improve communication and create relationships with new officers and members.

“Sometimes talking with new members can get a little awkward, so I want to be able to talk to them normally. Even with adults. I want to communicate professionally,” Pien said. “I hope everyone can come into [meetings] excited and in a friendly space.”