2024-25 State Executive Officers



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Sanvi Maganti

Waubonsie Valley High School

President

Sanvi is a four-year member of BPA and has competed as a member of not one but two Illinois BPA chapters, attending both SLC and NLC. She currently serves as the IL BPA State President for the IL BPA State Officer Team. A senior at Waubonsie Valley High School, Sanvi is serving as a 2x chapter officer, presently as one of her chapter’s Co-Presidents. Beyond IL BPA, she serves as an executive officer on the IL State Board of Education’s CTSO Student Board and as a legislative advisor to local politicians. Her passions include traveling, singing, film, and spending time with friends and family.
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Diya Shah

Glenbrook South High School

VP of Special Recognition

Diya has been a BPA member since her sophomore year and has received the state Merit Scholar award. She is currently a junior at Glenbrook South High School, where she serves as Co-President of her school’s chapter and as Vice President of Special Recognition for the IL BPA State Officer Team. Outside of BPA, she is passionate about community service, working with charity organizations to teach engineering to underserved girls, supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation, and helping immigrants register to vote. Her passions include spending time with friends and family, traveling, and playing tennis.
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Advika Prasad

Neuqua Valley High School

VP of Torch Awards

Advika joined BPA her freshman year and has since placed at multiple SLCs and NLCs over the last few years. She is currently a junior at Neuqua Valley High School and is the Co-President of her school’s chapter alongside Aditi. She also serves as the Vice President of Torch Awards for the IL BPA State Officer Team. Outside of BPA, she is also involved in Model UN, Student Council, and is the Vice President of her UNICEF chapter. Her passions include dancing, reading, music, and spending time with friends & family.
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Sahil Shah

Hinsdale Central High School

VP of State Projects

Sahil has been a part of BPA since his freshman year and has placed twice SLC and NLC. He is currently a Senior at Hinsdale Central High School and serves on the IL State Officer Team as the Vice President of State Projects and on the executive board at his school’s chapter. Outside of school, he plays tennis, powerlifts, enjoys skiing and hiking and loves to spend time with his friends and dog.
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Aarushi Ranjan

Waubonsie Valley High School

VP of State Newsletter

Aarushi is a four-year BPA member who has attended both SLC and NLC and is currently a senior at Waubonsie Valley. She serves as one of the Waubonsie Valley BPA Co-Presidents and as the Vice President of the State Newsletter for the IL BPA State Officer Team. Outside of BPA, she is also part of Waubonsie Valley's varsity show choir, Sound Check. Her passions include spending time with friends, watching movies and shows, traveling, and listening to music.

 

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Betty Polyakov

Glenbrook South High School

Secretary

Betty is a junior at Glenbrook South High School and serves as Co-President of her school’s BPA chapter, as well as the Secretary for the IL BPA State Officer Team. She has attended both NLC and SLC achieving the state merit scholar award. Outside of BPA, she has volunteered at a hospital, gaining valuable experience while giving back to her community. Betty is also a member of her local rowing team, dedicating her time and effort to the sport. She enjoys traveling to new places, walking her dog outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
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Aditi Labade

Neuqua Valley High School

Treasurer

Aditi has been a BPA member since her freshman year and has placed at both SLC and NLC. She is currently a junior at Neuqua Valley High School and serves on the IL State Officer Team as the Treasurer and Co-President at her school’s chapter. Outside of school, she has been learning music for the past 10 years and loves singing, songwriting, and playing the guitar. Her passions include music, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling.

 

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Aidan Ryan

West Chicago High School

Historian

Aidan is a three-year BPA member who has attended both SLC and NLC and is currently a junior at West Chicago He serves as the West Chicago chapter’s president and as the Historian for the IL BPA State Officer Team. Outside of BPA, he is also part of West Chicago’s varsity volleyball team. His passions include playing sports, hanging out with friends and family, and listening to music.
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