2025-26 State Executive Officers
Irene
Glenbrook South High School
President
Irene has been a part of BPA since her freshman year. She is currently a junior at Glenbrook South High School and serves as the IL State President as well as being co-president at her school’s chapter. Outside of BPA, Irene has completed her third year in Milal (a volunteer program to build bonds with individuals with specific disabilities), is the Activities Director at My Smile Within (her school's dental club), and works as a dental assistant. She adores ceramics, trying new cafes, and hiking.
Debanshi
Neuqua Valley High School
VP of Special Recognition
- Debanshi has been part of BPA since her freshman year. She is currently a senior at Neuqua Valley High School, where she serves as a Co-Student Advisor alongside Aastha. She also serves as the IL Vice President of Special Recognition. Outside of BPA, she is involved in her school’s tennis team, Model United Nations, and Aspiring Medical Professionals. In her free time, she enjoys learning different types of dance, listening to music, and traveling to new places.
Aastha
Neuqua Valley High School
VP of Torch Awards
Aastha has been a part of BPA for four years. She is currently a senior at Neuqua Valley High School, where she serves as a Co-Student Advisor alongside Debanshi. She is also the IL BPA Vice President of Torch Awards. Outside of BPA, she is passionate about community service, continuing her work with the Naperville Rotary Club, while also working with her school’s Girls Who Code chapter and the national organization to bridge the gap for women in STEM. Some of her hobbies include going on walks, travelling, and trying new foods.
Emily
Waubonsie Valley High School
VP of State Projects
- Emily has been a part of BPA since sophomore year and she is a current senior at Waubonsie Valley High school. She serves as Waubonsie BPA’s chapter President and IL BPA’s Vice President of State Projects. Outside of BPA, she plays the violin, is involved in Tri-M, and is a part of Best Buddies. In Emily’s free time she enjoys going on sunset walks with her friends, volunteering at a local senior home, and trying new cooking recipes.
Aanya
Hinsdale Central High School
VP of State Newsletter
- Aanya has been a part of BPA since her freshman year having competed at SLC at NLC. She is currently a senior at Hinsdale Central and serves as the IL Vice President of the State Newsletter as well as being on the executive team at her school’s chapter. Outside of BPA, she is involved in Model UN and community service through volunteering at her local Community House and Project Happy Feet (a program focused on providing sports equipment and athletic shoes to underserved communities). In her free time, she likes to travel, try new foods, spend time with her friends and family, and go on walks with her dog.
Mahi
Glenbrook South High School
Secretary
Mahi has been doing BPA since her freshman year and is a current junior at Glenbrook South High School. She serves as the IL State Secretary and as the Co-President of her school’s chapter. Outside of BPA, she is on her school golf team, is involved in HOSA, and volunteers at a local hospital. In Mahi’s free time, she likes spending time with her dog, playing guitar, and going to the beach with her friends.
Ekansh
Waubonsie Valley High School
Treasurer
Ekansh has been a part of BPA since his freshmen year and is a current junior at Waubonsie Valley High school. He serves as the Wabounsie BPA’s VP of Mentorship and IL BPA’s Treasure. Outside of BPA, Ekansh is a part of his school’s Finance Club, an all male acapella group called Cloud 9, and his school's tennis team. In his free time he loves to play pickle ball with friends, singing, and eating sushi.
Zaara
Hinsdale Central High School
Historian
- Zaara has been a part of BPA since her freshman year. She has placed at SLC multiple times and at this past NLC as well. She is currently a senior and is a part of Hinsdale Central’s BPA executive team and serves as the Illinois State Historian. Outside of school she plays on the golf team, plays the piano, and is involved in Model UN and volunteering at homeless shelters and teaching young kids how to play the harmonium. She also loves to travel, try new foods, shop, and hang out with friends.
