Meet your Florida FBLA 2026-2027 State Officers
The decision to serve as an FBLA State Officer is one that sets a person apart as one of the most dedicated and driven leaders in our organization. State officers serve a one-year term and represent Florida FBLA to businesses leaders, education officials, community partners, and most importantly the state membership.
Gabriella Martinez reyes
State President
Gabriella Martinez Reyes is a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School and is incredibly honored to serve as your 2026–2027 Florida FBLA State President. Her journey with FBLA began six years ago in middle school when she discovered a passion that has only continued to grow. She is deeply passionate about FBLA and is truly humbled to have been elected to represent such an inspiring organization. Starting as chapter treasurer at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, FBLA quickly became a central part of her life. Over the years, Gabriella has grown from an eager middle school member into a dedicated leader—serving as a four-time chapter officer, former District 18 President, former Region IV Vice President, and now her chapter’s Co President, your State President, and the National Southern Region Vice President. Standing in front of more than 6,000 future business leaders has been one of the highlights of her FBLA career, and she is committed to serving with purpose and making every member proud. Building on the skills and lessons she gained from serving as Region IV Vice President this past year, she is excited to help lead Florida FBLA to an impactful and successful year. Beyond competitions and conferences, FBLA has given Gabriella lifelong friendships and invaluable skills, especially in leadership and public speaking—lessons that no textbook could ever teach. Outside of FBLA, she enjoys reading, binge-watching Marvel movies, and spending hours on FaceTime with her best friend (who is also named Gabi—yes, it’s as confusing as it sounds). This year, Gabriella is focused on launching mentorship programs, increasing communication between the state and local chapters, and encouraging every member to find their “Ticket to Success.” She is beyond excited to work alongside the incredible Team 76 and make Florida the G.O.A.T. of FBLA!
Email: flfblapres27@gmail.com
peyton chester
Region I Vice President
Peyton Chester is a rising junior at Pensacola High School and is honored to serve as your 2026–2027 Florida FBLA Region I Vice President! Her journey in FBLA began two years ago, where she quickly discovered a passion for leadership and competition. Since then, she has served as her chapter’s Underclassmen Representative and now represents her chapter and region as an officer, gaining valuable experience in communication and organization. Through FBLA, Peyton has developed strong public speaking skills and found a platform that has challenged her to grow as a leader. She is committed to continuously pursuing excellence and embracing opportunities that push her beyond her comfort zone. Outside of FBLA, Peyton is actively involved in soccer and lacrosse and enjoys spending time with her friends and family, as well as being outdoors. Academically driven, she is preparing to enter the IB program while continuing to take AP courses, demonstrating her dedication to academic rigor and achievement. She plans to pursue a future career in medicine. This year, Peyton is focused on increasing middle school growth and engagement, while building stronger unity and pride within Region I and across the state. She is excited to connect with members, create new opportunities, and help others find their own path to success through FBLA.
Email: flfblar1vp27@gmail.com
Anwita iyengar
Region II Vice President
Anwita Iyengar is a senior at Creekside High School and is honored to be serving as Florida FBLA’s Region II Vice President. She has been involved in FBLA since her freshman year, serving at the chapter and district level as well as on the National Southern Region Council. Anwita’s FBLA journey started when a close friend recommended the club in middle school, and she has since then taken every opportunity to be involved. She is focused on expanding community service while connecting members with one another as well as with other career opportunities. Through FBLA, Anwita has found a passion for global business, something she is looking to pursue beyond high school. Outside of the organization, you can often find her on a computer, working on her blog that connects young people to global politics, business, and culture. Anwita also enjoys swimming, spending time with friends and family, watching movies, and listening to music. She can’t wait to see what the upcoming year has to hold as members claim their ticket to success!
Email: flfblar2vp27@gmail.com
aarzoo ali
Region III Vice President
Aarzoo is a rising junior at Orlando Science High School and is honored to serve as your 2026–2027 Florida FBLA Region III Vice President! She began her FBLA journey during her freshman year and has been actively involved ever since. Over the past two years, she has served as her chapter’s Historian and currently holds the position of President-Elect, where she continues to grow her leadership and dedication to the organization. Through FBLA, she has developed valuable skills in leadership, communication, and collaboration, while also building meaningful connections with others. She is passionate about giving back to the organization and ensuring that every member feels supported and encouraged to get involved. Outside of FBLA, she enjoys photography and is a huge Bollywood fan. In the future, she aspires to become a corporate lawyer. This year, she is focused on strengthening connections between districts and schools across Region III, increasing member involvement, and creating opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed. She is excited to work alongside her fellow officers to make this an impactful and memorable year for Florida FBLA!
Email: flfblar3vp27@gmail.com
anderson dell
Region IV Vice President
Anderson Dell is a senior at St. Petersburg High School and is so excited to serve as your 2026-2027 Florida FBLA Region IV Vice President! His journey with FBLA started freshman year and has been full of unexpected twists, but he wouldn't change a single one. From his first club officer role to running for district reporter, to now serving as your Region IV Vice President, his involvement has only grown from there. FBLA has taught Anderson skills in public speaking, presentations, and now dining etiquette. When he's not doing FBLA related things, you can find Anderson working at a museum, lifeguarding the pool, surviving IB, or at a café with some form of caffeine in hand. This year, he's all in on empowering and inspiring every Region IV member to see what they're capable of. He cannot wait to work with this team and make Region IV one to remember!
Email: flfblar4vp27@gmail.com
isabella quiceno
Region V Vice President
Isabella Quiceno is a senior at Suncoast High School and is honored to be serving as the 2026-2027 Region V Vice President for Florida FBLA. She has been a dedicated member of FBLA for the past six years where she has grown both professionally and personally from the amazing leadership opportunities FBLA provides. In her 10th grade year, she served as the District XX President and helped in her local chapter, and is now excited to use her leadership skills and passion to take FBLA to state-wide success. Outside of FBLA, Isabella dedicates herself to her studies in the IB program, and hopes to one day own her own real estate brokerage. She also loves to spend time with her family and friends, as well as latin dance. This year, she hopes to empower all members and join her region together, creating opportunities that makes FBLA your ticket to success.
Email: flfblar5vp27@gmail.com
ishaan patel
FBLA State Secretary
Ishaan Patel is a rising senior at Land O’ Lakes High School in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, and is honored to be your 2026-2027 Florida FBLA State Secretary! Ishaan is a passionate leader and competitor who started his FBLA journey and quickly found his niche in his chapter. For the past three years, he has held the positions of Chapter Treasurer and Vice President, working to increase member engagement and promote success at all levels. Ishaan has attended the State Leadership Conference every year he has competed in FBLA and has continued to grow with members from across Florida throughout his FBLA career. He is passionate about building relationships and fostering an environment where each member feels empowered to step up and lead in their own unique way. Aside from FBLA, Ishaan is also a part of the International Baccalaureate Programme and seeks to make an impact in his community. He is a youth leader for a nonprofit that works to support initiatives to increase access to education in underserved communities in India. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends, playing pickleball, and working on his car. Ishaan, State Secretary, is excited to connect with members across Florida and continue to build a community where everyone feels involved, supported, and ready to take on new opportunities.
Email: flfblasec27@gmail.com
shawn saint-vilus
FBLA State Reporter
Shawn Saint-Vilus is a high school student in the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program at Ridgeview High School and is thrilled to serve as your 2026-2027 Florida FBLA State Reporter. Shawn’s FBLA journey began in middle school, where he served as Vice President for his chapter. His dedication led him to serve in many district leadership positions, beginning as District 27 Middle Level President. Through his leadership journey, Shawn has also competed and excelled at the highest levels of the organization, becoming a two-time FBLA National Qualifier and earning recognition on the national stage. Now in high school, this marks Shawn’s fifth year as an active FBLA member. FBLA has helped him grow his leadership, public speaking, and networking skills while teaching him valuable lessons about service, discipline, and leadership beyond the classroom. He values FBLA as one of the most impactful parts of his life because it has allowed him to build meaningful connections and friendships with members from across the state and country. In his spare time, when Shawn isn’t working on FBLA projects or studying, he enjoys creating media content, exploring entrepreneurship, and editing videos. He hopes to inspire FBLA members to step outside of their comfort zones, chase their goals fearlessly, and make the most of every opportunity FBLA has to offer. Shawn is excited to share the stories and accomplishments of members across the organization and cannot wait to connect with even more members throughout the year.
Email: flfblarep27@gmail.com
mourya ponnaganti
FBLA State Parliamentarian
Mourya Ponnaganti is a rising junior in the International Baccalaureate program at Strawberry Crest High School and is ecstatic to serve as your 2026-2027 State Parliamentarian! Joining FBLA in freshman year has been one of the best decisions that he has made, as FBLA has made a substantial impact within his high school career. Some valuable skills that he has learned include public speaking, networking, and leading a team. Along with that, the organization has led him to find meaningful friendships that he would never have had before. Now he is ready to serve this organization to the best of his abilities. Parliamentary Procedures has played a significant role within Mourya’s FBLA career. Within the event of Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures, he has placed 4th at the National Leadership Conference. In his free time, Mourya enjoys staying active in the gym, cooking dishes for others, and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. With his new role, Mourya plans to strengthen communication between members and the organization, support fundraising activities, and increase the impact of FBLA on members. He is excited for the year ahead and hopes this Florida FBLA experience will be the ticket to the member’s success!
Email: flfblaparli27@gmail.com