2026-2027 SkillsUSA Texas State Officer Team
State Officer Trainer: Sarah Cardenas, Tarik Barnes, Lindsey Lanman – Alumni@skillsusatx.org
Be part of a Team. Run for District, State or National Office!
President
Emily Naykene
John A. Dubiski Career High School
Grand Prairie, TX
Advisor: Sandra Williams
Vice President
Weston Welborn
Iowa Park High School
Iowa Park, Texas
Advisor: Derick Simpson
Secretary
Leah Gonzales
John A. Dubiski Career High School
Grand Prairie, TX
Advisor: Zorina Foote
Treasurer
Shannon Ramirez
John A. Dubiski Career High School
Grand Prairie, TX
Advisor: D’artagnan Harris
Parliamentarian
Colton Ziegler
Grand Prairie High School
Grand Prairie, TX
Advisor: Crystal Ziegler
Reporter
Cheran Hooper
Wichita Falls Career Education Center
Wichita Falls, Texas
Advisor: Adam Miller
Historian
Zia Siddique
John A. Dubiski Career High School
Grand Prairie, TX
Advisor: Sandra Williams
State Officer Screening Process
The State Officer Application may be found HERE. Applications are due on March 3rd. Refer to the State Officer Guide, attached in the application, for all details and deadlines.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
For any questions about the application process, please reach out to the State Officer Trainers at Alumni@skillsusatx.org.
National Officers
2026-2027 Parliamentarian National Officer – Brayden Hayes
2026-2027 Region IV Vice President – Robert Emrich
Thank you for your service!
2025-2026 State Officers and National Officers
District Officers
2026-2027 SkillsUSA Texas District Officer Teams
Be part of a Team. Run for District Office!
You can reach out to your district coordinator for help.
President – Enrique Jones
Vice President – Evelyn Duran
Secretary – Jesselyn Covarrubias
Treasurer – Emmy Gonzalez
Parliamentarian –Sergio Gonzalez
Historian – Sergio Estrada
President – Destiny Neeld
Vice President – Penelope Gonzalez
Secretary – Jayce Bear
Treasurer – Ryleah Penner
Reporter – Addison Aguilar
Parliamentarian –Rebecca Burciaga
Historian – Jackie Talamantez
Chaplain – Victoria Baros
President – Ayleen Guardiola
Vice President – Myla Swan
Secretary – Elizabeth Bunyard
Treasurer – Kyndal Herrera
Reporter – Seth Roseborough
Parliamentarian – Juan Ybarra
Historian – Jalee Montez
Chaplain – Ketcher Smith
Chairperson – Michael Elicerio
Officer – Ava Ballew
President – Braedan Smith
Vice President – Samantha Foreman
Secretary – Aliyah Belmares
Treasurer – Rshyatrayii Sabbavarapu
Reporter – Ty Cross
Parliamentarian – Bhavesh KC
Historian – Nelsi Arevalo
Chaplain – Maxwell Garner
President – Snehitha Kommera
Vice President – Jordan Batiste
Secretary – Tylie Beckley
Treasurer – Daniel Wilkerson
Reporter – Naomi Mekebib
Parliamentarian – Kaydi Nguyen
Historian – Kashvi Chodvadiya
Chaplain – Mohammed Al Jarabi
Chairperson – Lily Amirlatifi
President – Rachel Adebayo
Vice President – Valeria Mora Toro
Secretary – Baneen Aladeli
Treasurer – Mayi Martinez
Reporter – Bronson Cook
Parliamentarian – Shyam Patel
Historian – Brian Nguyen
Chaplain – Nathan Gagakuma
Chairperson – Abiud Presbytero
Officer – Autumn Moore
President – Denise Lopez
Vice President – Gabriela Puebla
Secretary – Hizal Flores
Treasurer – Joshua Kelbly
Reporter – Dylan Figueroa-Looez
Parliamentarian – Emanuel Ordaz
Historian – Natalie Burkhart
Chaplain – Mackenzie Searle
Chairperson – Ja’Darion Johnson
President – Courtney Otieno
Vice President – Lian Maquatash
Secretary – Mili Patil
Treasurer – Angel Pang
Reporter – Flor Palma
Parliamentarian – Gia Shah
Historian – Roxanna Bonilla
Chaplain – Julian Leon
Chairperson – Jacob Anderson
President – Jessica Voiers
Vice President – Asli Kocak
Secretary – Angela Martinez
Treasurer – Sara Cantos
Reporter – Sarah Campbell-Ricketts
Parliamentarian – Carnell Burns
Historian – Samantha LeRouax
Chairperson – Taryn Poole
Officer – Isabella Williams
President – Blake Anderson
Vice President – Aubrie Garibay
Secretary – Joaquin Vidales
Treasurer – Brooke Burleigh
Reporter – Carly Soileau
Parliamentarian – Carter Ellis
Historian – Aubrey Book
Chaplain – Vivian Caudill
Chairperson – Landon Leach
Officer – Anay Ganta
President – Xavier Aguilar
Vice President – Aile Gonzalez
Secretary – Nora Angeles-Hernandez
Treasurer – Ximena Aguilar
Reporter – Olga Montoya
Parliamentarian – Jeremy Bell
Historian – Savanna Allen
Chaplain – Vincent Jones
Chairperson – Axel Fernendez-Hernandez
Officer – Joe Gonzalez
President – Eli Walker
Vice President – Ianna Ahmuty-Mendoza
Secretary – Heidy Cabrera
Treasurer – Addyson Perez
Reporter – Trisha Patel
Parliamentarian – Juan Moreno
Historian – Gabriella Santos
President – George Morales
Vice President – Matthew Hernandez
Secretary – Alia Mayorga
Treasurer – Dante Sandoval
Reporter – Daniela Palacios
Parlimentarian – Jazmin Guerrero
Historian – Miguel Rodriguez
Chaplain – Yolett Ruiz
Chairperson – Jeshua Torres
Alumni
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, educators, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA Texas continues that mission by creating opportunities for members to grow into successful employees, leaders, and engaged citizens through leadership development, technical skill-building, and strong partnerships.
That mission doesn’t end at graduation.
SkillsUSA Texas alumni play a vital role in supporting the next generation of student leaders by sharing experience, modeling professionalism, and strengthening the bridge between education and industry.
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA Texas’ mission is to provide opportunities for its members to become successful and productive citizens, employees and leaders accomplished through a structured program of leadership training activities, communication and business partnerships. Vocational-technical education, the School-to-Career initiative, Career and Technical Education and many other movements in education and training reform have searched for an elusive but key bridge: how to have an active partnership between public education and industry.
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There are many ways for alumni to stay connected and contribute, based on interest, availability, and location.
Leadership & Training Support
- Serve as a Conference Facilitator at events such as Summer Leadership Conferences, Fall Leadership Conferences, officer trainings, district events, or chapter workshops
- Support student learning through small-group facilitation, activities, and engagement (in-person or virtual)
Event & Program Support
- Assist at district-level events, contests, or conferences
- Support State Leadership and Skills Conferences
- Participate in special events such as Legislative Day
Professional Connection
- Connect with fellow SkillsUSA alumni and professionals
- Share industry insight and real-world experience with students
- Stay engaged with SkillsUSA Texas initiatives and opportunities
SkillsUSA Texas is inviting SkillsUSA alumni to apply to serve as Conference Facilitators. Conference Facilitators help create engaging, inclusive leadership experiences for students by supporting small-group discussions, activities, and event programming across the year.
Opportunities may include Summer Leadership Conferences, Fall Leadership Conferences, officer trainings, district events, and virtual facilitation. This application expresses interest in supporting upcoming events based on program needs and availability.
SkillsUSA Texas welcomes alumni interested in supporting our programs and students.
Email us: alumni@skillsusatx.org
Apply to serve as a Conference Facilitator: HERE
Join us on LinkedIn: HERE
Opportunities vary throughout the year and are based on program needs, availability, and location.
Local & District Opportunities
Many opportunities to support SkillsUSA Texas happen at the local and district level, including Fall Leadership Conferences, district contests, and trainings.
If you are interested in supporting events in your area:
Contact your district coordinator
Visit your district page here: http://skillsusatx.org/district-events/