PBL is led by a talented team of local, state, and national officers, councils, and advisers. Officers and councils work closely with respective leaders to uphold the vision and mission of PBL and to ensure that the needs of our members are met. All local events are organized by your local officers, and conferences and other out-of-town events are usually planned and executed at the state and national association.
LOCAL CHAPTER: University of Washington (2018-2019)
Alex Capi – Seattle President
Alex is a senior majoring in Communication with a minor in Informatics. This is Alex’s 8th year in FBLA-PBL. His career interests include marketing, public relations, and administration.
Recent Awards
National Finalist: Future Business Executive WA 1st place: Business Communication
Jennifer Lara – Executive Vice President
Jennifer is a senior majoring in Communication with a minor in Spanish. This is Jennifer’s 6th year in FBLA-PBL. Her career interests include marketing and business.
Recent Awards
WA 1st place: Job Interview WA 1st place: Sales Presentation
Maddie Seidel – Vice President of Communication
Maddie is a freshman majoring in Business Administration. This is Maddie’s fifth year in FBLA-PBL. Her career interests include accounting, marketing, and business communications.
Recent Awards
WA State: 7 top 5 finishes, including 1st in Accounting 1
WA State: Business Honor Roll
WA State: Outstanding Member of the Year
Olivia Eide – Vice President of Finance
Olivia is a senior majoring in Public Health. This is Olivia’s 1st year in FBLA-PBL. Her career interests include epidemiology, public health, business, administration, and public relations.
Shubhangi Bansal – Vice President of Membership
Shubhangi is a freshman intending to major in Business with a minor in Communications and Psychology. This is Shubhangi’s 1st year in FBLA-PBL. Her career interests include business communication, marketing, human resources, and public relations.
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LOCAL Alumni & EMERITI
PBL recognizes the work and success of past membership and administration. These leaders uphold the vision and mission of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda at the University of Washington, ensuring that the needs of our members are met. We congratulate our emeriti and alumni for their honorable service!
STATE leadership (2018-2019)
Currently, 3 members of the UW chapter are also leaders in the Washington State Association:
Tiexiao Wang, State Vice President | Alex Capi, State Secretary | Jennifer Lara, State Treasurer
Tiexiao Wang – State Vice President
Tiexiao is a Sophomore intending to major in Business Administration and Computer Science. This is Tiexiao’s 4th year in FBLA-PBL. His career interests include entrepreneurship and technology.
Recent Awards
National 5th place: Economics
Serve the State of Washington as an officer!
At every State Leadership Conference (late winter or early spring), there are leadership opportunities to serve on the state level of Phi Beta Lambda. Application deadlines are due between SLC registration deadlines and Day 1 of SLC. Apply here! Deadline: February 15
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
There are 9 members of the National Officer Team, overseeing the collegiate division of our national association. Positions include:
National President, 5 Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian
National Regions
There are 5 national vice president positions, and each varies upon different regions and the states in them. In Seattle, WA, our state affiliation is Washington and our regional affiliation is the National Western Region. Please refer to our respective national vice president for information about getting involved on the national level.
Run for national office!
Dedicated members that are interested in serving the national collegiate division must campaign for office at the National Leadership Conference in June. Questions? Contact the National PBL Officer Team! Application Deadline: May 15