Our Community Values

  • BELIEF: We believe that DECA gives students to build confidence and real-world professional skills. Our work is grounded in the conviction that thoughtful preparation can change how students see themselves and their futures.

  • DIGNITY: Every student deserves to be treated with respect and care. We respect the diverse backgrounds our members come from and design our support to empower them, rather than define students by their circumstances.

  • INTEGRITY: We prioritize ethical preparation and learning. Our work aims to support learning without compromising academic honesty for students, advisors, and the overall DECA community.

  • ACCESSIBILITY: High-quality preparation should be available to students regardless of financial means, location, or chapter support. We aim to remove barriers so students can compete with confidence.

Meet the students leading the charge.

Head Administrator
Michigan, USA

As Head Administrator, Nathaniel is the strategic lead for Go For Glass operations and initiatives. He closely works with the nonprofit Board of Directors to ensure that all student-led actions fit the organizational mission and rules.

Nathaniel Hougas

Head of Marketing
New York, USA

Liam organizes outreach campaigns, manages our social media, and works to boost our organization's overall membership and activity. He also develops our brand identity markers and explores collaborations across the DECA community.

Liam Pfaff

As President, Lorelei serves on the Board of Directors responsible for keeping Go For Glass connected with the broader DECA community. In this, she collaborates with advisors, students, and corporate partners across the globe.

President & Founder
Washington, USA

Lorelei Rosser

One of our most senior staff members, Aron coordinates events, guides the resource development team, and builds connections for all within the GFG community. As a college student, Aron also acts as our connection to Collegiate DECA.

Head of Community Engagement
Maryland, USA

Aron Matsuyama

Our Founding Story | Lorelei Rosser - Founder 

I get asked pretty frequently why I started Go For Glass. Students assume it to be related to my time at ICDC, with not wanting my wonder year to be over. However, it actually started earlier. At my school, I had access to alumni, textbooks, and an advisor who was my staunch advocate. Even my bus driver was a retired marketing director who gave frequent feedback on my paper. My biggest hurdle to overcome was my shyness. When you come from a background with access to that much support, it's easy to forget your privilege. To me, that shyness felt like an insurmountable obstacle. 

After the 2023 State awards ceremony, I spoke with other peers in my event from less privileged areas of the state. In particular, I met a competitor from Eastern Washington. While I was struggling with my shyness, he was struggling to raise money to even attend the state conference. His chapter didn't have textbooks, and DECA was a club, so they didn't have an advisor with a business background. I remember how eloquently he explained his situation, with a natural confidence that would have made him a formidable contender even in the most privileged districts.

His struggles didn't diminish my own, and mine didn't diminish his. His story stuck with me, and when I started Go For Glass, I did it with his story in mind.

Go For Glass's resources are accessible to anyone with an internet connection. No paywalls, ever. We have students from well-off backgrounds and those who receive free lunch. We have students in their first year and those in their last. We have students who struggle to make eye contact and those who will confidently present in front of thousands. We have students who are natural-born testers and those who need more support. Every student we support is a potential leader in their own chapter.