State Officer Team - Illinois BPA

2024-25 State Executive Officers

State President

Emily Fung serves as Florida BPA’s State President. Emily has been a member of BPA since 2021 and has seen how the organization allows members to thrive in professional fields. Emily has competed in Legal Office Procedures, Business Law and Ethics, and Banking and Finance. She is an intern at the State Attorney’s Office and a volunteer at Teen Court. Recently, she completed her year-long research paper on personal injury law firm billboards. Emily is also on a high school golf team. This year, Emily would like to continue growing BPA and fostering a culture of collaboration. She is especially excited to help lead the team this year in commemoration of Florida BPA’s 25th anniversary. Please feel free to reach out to her through email or social media!

State Vice President

Contact Ankitha!

My name is Ankitha Vustepalli, and I am proud to serve as your State Vice-President for this year. Within this incredible organization, I have grown personally and professionally while forging lasting friendships. I want to be able to spread BPA and its amazing opportunities to as many of you as possible. BPA has presented so many opportunities not only for myself but for others, and I strive to enhance opportunities for all members, fostering collaboration and inspiring leadership. With this year being BPA’s 25 anniversary, I hope to make some long-lasting memories within all of you. Beyond BPA, I find myself going to the beach, trying new foods, re-watching episodes of Suits, and spending time with my friends.

State Secretary

Contact Mihir!

My name is Mihir Kelkar, and I'm so excited to be your State Secretary for 2024-25. Given that it is FLBPA's 25th anniversary, I'm looking forward to making next Year's SLC an experience for everyone to remember. I'm a rising IB senior at Seminole High School in Sanford, and I'm hoping to pursue a career in Finance and Public Policy beyond high school and college. If you followed my last two campaigns, you know that I love cooking, listening to music, and hiking, but when I'm not doing those things, you can probably find me working with the rest of your SO team to create an amazing experience for SLC 2025. I'm so excited for the coming year, and if you have any questions or any ideas on SLC, feel free to reach out!

State Treasurer

Contact Thanh!

Hello everyone! My name is Thanh Ho, and I’m a senior at Atlantic Technical College. I’m honored to serve as your State Treasurer for the 2024-2025 year. This is my second year with BPA, and during my first year, I had the opportunity to compete at both the State Leadership Conference and the National Leadership Conference in Chicago. These experiences allowed me to meet many new people, especially the incredible officer teams.

My primary goal this year is to expand the initiatives of Florida BPA by introducing new chapters and opportunities to more students. BPA has given me so much in terms of personal and professional growth, and I’m dedicated to ensuring that more students can benefit from these experiences. Outside of BPA, I enjoy coding, exploring the nature, and watching forensic science documentaries. I’m always eager to connect with members! So feel free to reach out if you have any questions or ideas

State Historian

Contact Rishabh!

Hey everyone! My name is Rishab Suresh, and I am both proud and excited to be your Florida BPA State Historian.I am currently a junior at Seminole High School, enrolled in the IB Program. This year, I am honored to be part of such a cohesive team, and together, we aim to create the best experience for you all. This year marks the 25th anniversary of BPA being founded in Florida, and I hope we can ensure that SLC 25’ will be a blast.

Outside of BPA, I participate in Model UN and Tae Kwon Do, and my biggest hobby is origami.

I look forward to meeting you all and fulfilling my past campaign slogan of staying “Fresh with Suresh.” Here's to a fantastic year together!

State Parliamentarian

Contact Niranjana!

My name is Niranjana Jayendran, and I am honored to serve as State Parliamentarian for Florida Business Professionals of America. I am a junior at Pine View School, making this year my third year as a BPA member. The experiences I’ve had with this organization, whether it’s through skill-building, leadership development, or the friendships I’ve made along the way, have truly made it feel like more than just work — it’s become like a family to me. I am most excited to have the opportunity to realize my goals of introducing a new variety of resources, including stress-reduction techniques and AI applications/ethics, and expanding outreach for Florida BPA! Outside of BPA, I spend my time reading a plethora of books and competing in Speech and Debate. I cannot wait to work with the state team to make your BPA experience unforgettable! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

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