Janelle Arrighi is DECA's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. In this role she is responsible for leading strategic and integrated communications and marketing functions that promote, support and continue to elevate the brand and mission of the organization.
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Janelle Arrighi

3 Ways to Show Your Chapter’s Impact Beyond an Instagram Post
Sharing your chapter’s story with school leaders, local media and business partners can help you recognize members’ hard work, build relationships and create new opportunities.

Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with Hilton
DECA is proud to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of its partnership with Hilton - a remarkable milestone that represents three decades of Hilton’s commitment our members.

DECA Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership with Universal Resorts
DECA is proud to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its partnership with Universal Resorts - a remarkable milestone built on two decades of collaboration, experiential learning and support for emerging leaders.

Advisor Best Practice of the Week: Grace Seibold
Riverview DECA’s Shark Tank-style camp introduces younger students to entrepreneurship while raising funds to help offset chapter members’ competition costs.

DECA and StukentCTE Celebrate a Decade of Partnership
DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with StukentCTE and recognize them as a Premier Partner.

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with the National Society of High School Scholars
DECA is proud to celebrate a decade of partnership with the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

Meet the Louisville Business Professionals Speaking at the 2026 Ultimate DECA Power Trip
What does it take to create experiences people remember? At the 2026 Ultimate DECA Power Trip in Louisville, members will hear from four professionals who do it every day!

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with IE University
DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with IE University - a decade of empowering emerging leaders to think globally, embrace innovation and pursue their ambitions.

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with Costello College of Business at George Mason University
DECA is proud to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its partnership with the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.

Now Open: Advisor Best Practice of the Week Nominations
Last year, we asked you to nominate advisors who were implementing innovative best practices into their chapters and classrooms and we were able to shine the light on some incredible advisors.

DECA Advisors - How Are You Making Your Classroom the Next Big Thing?
Show us how you're setting up your chapter for success this year by using the Next Big Thing materials and the competitive events resources from your back-to-school box for a chance to win a $100 Shop DECA gift card.

5 Takeaways from the IBM "Teaching AI With Confidence" Webinar
DECA and IBM team members recently sat down for a free webinar on practical ways to connect classroom learning to real careers and help students use AI thoughtfully, responsibly and creatively.

