Meet Our Leaders
Sophia
Huang
Chapter President
Sophia Huang is a current senior at the Academy for Information Technology. She has been a member for four years, serving locally on the Communications Committee, as the State Officer Liaison, and now as President. At the state and national levels, she has served as the State Historian and Social Media Ambassador, respectively.
shuang@ucvts.org
Andrew
Cao
Chapter President
Andrew (AIT) is a senior serving the first two-term presidency at UCVTS FBLA. He was originally a competitive events officer and has become a national medalist twice.
acao@ucvts.org
Claire
Yang
State Officer Liaison
Claire Yang, a junior at the Academy for Information Technology, is thrilled to be serving as your UCVTS FBLA State Liaison. Since her freshman year, Claire has been an active FBLA member, contributing on the Programs & Awards committee, as well as on the state and national levels as the 2025-26 New Jersey FBLA State Historian and National Presidents Executive Council Media Director. Outside of FBLA, Claire enjoys playing with her mini goldendoodle (Simba), writing, and reading.
cyang1@ucvts.org
Pearce
Kirschner
Competitive Events
Pearce is a Competitive Events officer for FBLA. He helps organize and support members to prepare for our SLC and NLC competitions. Outside of FBLA, he's interested in biology, math, climbing, and snowboarding.
pkirschner@ucvts.org
Audrey
Lee
Competitive Events
Audrey is a senior on the business track at the Academy for Information Technology. In school, she is a Competitive Events Committee member and three-time state competitor for FBLA, and has served two years as Secretary for student council, for which she is a current Senior Events Committee member. Outside of school, she is the principal flautist of the New Jersey Youth Orchestra and her school’s pit orchestra, archery coach, writing teacher, and Sergeant-at-Arms in her marching band.
alee1@ucvts.org
Alex
Prather
Competitive Events
Alex Prather is an active member of the Competitive Events Committee and a dedicated participant in FBLA, having qualified twice for the prestigious National Leadership Conference in the Future Business Leader event. Beyond FBLA, he is an accomplished saxophonist, performing in his school’s marching band, jazz band, and pit orchestra, as well as in studio recitals under the tutelage of professional jazz musician Dave Schumacher. He also participates in the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s jazz program, where he further develops his passion for jazz improvisation.
aprather@ucvts.org
Alana
Bavli
Competitive Events
Alana Bavli is a second year FBLA member and first year officer from Magnet High School. She is a two time regional winner, two time state medalist, and one time national winner. Outside of FBLA she enjoys playing soccer, drawing, and spending time with friends!
abavli@ucvts.org
Liao
Community Service
Xing is a senior at UCTech and serves as one of the Community Service officers. She has been a part of FBLA for three years and enjoys competing and meeting new people.
xliao@ucvts.org
Yve
Lieberman
Community Service
Yve Lieberman is an active member of FBLA who has competed at both the state and national levels in Social Media Strategies presentations, earning 2nd place in NJ last year. As Community Service Officer, she led state initiatives that helped UCVTS collect 172 hygiene items for a local homeless shelter and organized efforts for Advocate for Anthony, where UCVTS created over 200 cards for patients at Overlook Hospital. Outside of FBLA, Yve is a varsity tennis player and a ski instructor.
ylieberman@ucvts.org
Luke
Martinez
Community Service
Luke is a community service committee officer for FBLA. He helps organize community service opportunities, for members and supports fbla’s initiatives . Outside of FBLA, he's interested in fencing, engineering , bagpipes, and physics.
lmartinez1@ucvts.org
Chloe
Fei
Programs & Awards
Chloe serves on the programs and awards committee where she helps complete chapter awards. She has also competed for FBLA the past four years, placing three times at states.
cfei1@ucvts.org
Mikayla
Milos
Programs & Awards
Mikayla, a senior at the Academy for Information Technology, has been a member for 4 years. She has served on the Fundraising Committee and the Programs and Awards Commitee.
mmilos@ucvts.org
Jaclyn
Wang
Programs & Awards
Jaclyn Wang is an active member and officer of FBLA, serving on her chapter’s Programs and Awards Committee and as a Media Director on the National Eastern Region Council. She has earned recognition in competitions at the regional, state, and national levels. Outside of FBLA, she plays tennis and lacrosse and enjoys graphic design and art. Jaclyn plans to pursue a career in business while continuing to grow as a leader.
jwang4@ucvts.org
Shailah
Peña
Communications
Shailah Pena is proud to be a part of the UCVTS FBLA Communications Committee. She has been competing in FBLA since her Freshman year, placing in Businesses Communication and being a national qualifier for Digital Animation. She also enjoys art, singing, and interating with her community as a lifeguard in her local pool.
spena1@ucvts.org
Olivia
Fabros
Communications
Olivia Fabros is thrilled to serve UCVTS FBLA as a Communications committee member this year. She’s been involved in FBLA since her freshman year, earning state-level recognition in Intro to Social Media Strategies as well as being a nationals qualifier. In addition she currently serves on the NJ state committee for social media. Outside of FBLA, she is president of student council and is a part of Relay for Life. Outside of school, she plays soccer, enjoys baking, and playing guitar.
ofabros@ucvts.org
Makayla
Barte
Communications
Makayla Barte is a Filipino sophomore at AIT who’s proud to serve as an officer of the Communications Committee. With a deep curiosity for history, culture, and the world around her, Makayla channels her passions through literature, music, and food. She is driven by justice and opportunity, and aspires to one day be a corporate lawyer.
mbarte@ucvts.org
Huey
Luu
Communications
Huey, is a current senior at AIT on the computer science track who helps FBLA by overseeing outreach and maintaining the website. He recently placed 1st in Financial Statement Analysis and hopes to continue helping UCVTS FBLA improve!
hluu@ucvts.org
Lilyanne
Curry
Fundraising
Lily Curry is a senior with a passion for creativity and community involvement. She is actively involved in organizations such as FBLA, where she serves as the fundraising officer. Outside of school, Lily has been rock climbing and enjoys using art and service to make a meaningful impact in her community.
lcurry@ucvts.org
Paige
Porciello
Fundraising
Paige (Junior @ AIT) is proud to serve UCVTS FBLA as a Fundraising Committee member. She has qualified for SLC three years in a row, earning state-level recognition in Cyber Security. In her free time, she does color guard, draws, and reads sci-fi, fantasy, & dystopian novels. In her future, she hopes to pursue a career in astrophysics.
pporciello@ucvts.org
Judah
Krauss
Investing Club
Judah is currently an officer and leader of the FBLA Investing Group. He has helped lead many successful meeting and challenges like the Stock Market Game and Virtual Business Challenge. Judah hopes to further explore his interest in finance and investing during his college years!
jkrauss@ucvts.org
Nikhil
Mascarenhas
Investing Club
Nikhil, a senior at AIT, is proud to be a leader of the FBLA Investing Group!
nmascarenhas@ucvts.org
Vin
Parekh
Investing Club
This is Vin. He likes FBLA and is Co President of Investing Club.
vparekh@ucvts.org
Dingwen
Yang
Sophofficer
Dingwen is a sophomore at the Academy for Information Technology. He has competed at the state and national level since freshman year. Outside of FBLA, he likes to play golf and read.
dyang@ucvts.org
Rachel
Park
Sophofficer
Rachel Park is a sophomore at the Academy for Information Technology. Rachel has competed at both the state and national level since her freshmen year.
rpark@ucvts.org