Madelaine Bugg is the Collegiate DECA Vice President for 2026-2027. As a marketing student at Transylvania University, Madelaine served as founder and president of the first Collegiate DECA chapter at her school. leading the organization to growth and early success. In the following year, Madelaine supported the expansion of DECA chapters at other colleges across the state. Madelaine is also a student-athlete and holds leadership positions within the Chi Omega sorority. Additionally, she serves as an orientation leader at Transylvania University and works as a college intern for Kentucky DECA, where she supports student engagement and development. Through her involvement in academics, athletics, leadership, and service, Madelaine demonstrates a strong commitment to leadership, collaboration, and personal growth.
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