State Officers

Meet our Rhode Island 2025-2026 Officer Team

President: Dina Howland
Lincoln High School
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My name is Dina Howland, and I am a senior at Lincoln High School serving as your 2025–26 FBLA State President. Now in my third year of FBLA and second year on the state board, I am passionate about leadership and helping members grow. This year’s national theme, “Make Your Mark,” inspires me to encourage members across our state to lead with confidence and create meaningful experiences. I can’t wait to lead our state this year and help our membership grow in both success and size.

Vice President: Anaaya Deshpande
Barrington High School
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Hi! My name is Anaaya Deshpande and I am a senior at Barrington High School. This is my third year in FBLA and my first year on the State Board, although I was a State Ambassador last year. I joined FBLA my sophomore year when I moved to Barrington to learn more about business and make friends. I have learned so much and met so many amazing people through this organization, and I can’t wait to help new members achieve the same. I am so excited to be your 25/26 Vice President, and I hope to make this a fun and rewarding year!

Secretary: Sara Maggio
East Greenwich High School
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My name is Sara Maggio, I am a senior at East Greenwich High School and will be serving as your 25-26 FBLA State Secretary. This is my fourth year in FBLA and I’m happy to be on the state board this year. I love to help others and FBLA has been a great way for me to do so. As your secretary this year I will keep all local chapters up to date on state activities.

Treasurer: Davian Cabral
Saint Raphael Academy
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My name’s Davian Cabral, and I’m a senior at Saint Raphael Academy. I like soccer, volleyball, and video games. I’m interested in computer science and business, and I’m excited to be serving as State Treasurer for RI FBLA! I’ve been a part of FBLA since my junior year, and in that time I’ve gained leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while learning how to apply business knowledge in real-world situations. Being in FBLA has not only taught me how to lead but also how to collaborate with others to make an impact.

Reporter/Historian: Janiyah Campbell
Woonsocket High School
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My name is Janiyah Campbell, and I attend Woonsocket High School. I am currently serving as the FBLA State Reporter/Historian, now in my second year as an FBLA member. I strive to use my position to strengthen connections within our FBLA community and inspire more students to explore leadership and business opportunities. FBLA has allowed me to grow as both a leader and a communicator, and I am excited to be representing our state while encouraging others to get involved and make an impact.

Membership Chair: Ela Er
Barrington High School
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Hi everyone! My name is Ela, and I’m a sophomore at Barrington High School. I’m excited to serve as this year’s State Membership Chair, where I hope to create new opportunities and experiences for FBLA members across our state. At my local chapter, I also serve in leadership and enjoy helping our members grow. Outside of FBLA, I’m involved in Youth and Government, Academic Decathlon, LifeSmarts, and a variety of other clubs. In my free time, I love listening to music and watching soccer!

Media Chair: Lillian Weinstein
Barrington High School
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My name is Lillian Weinstein and I am the Rhode Island Social Media Manager and Webmaster. I am a senior at Barrington High School where I am also the Social Media Manager and Webmaster. I am especially excited to create fun, interactive, and informative Instagram posts and make the state website as great of a resource as I can. Outside of FBLA I love to listen to music, walk my dog, and bake. I look forward to all of the amazing experiences and opportunities this year of FBLA will bring!

Past Officers