Your 2025-26 WTSA State Officers!
The WTSA State Officers hope to support all TSA students. Please use the email links below their photos to contact them with questions, or suggestions.
2025-26 WTSA State Officers
(left to right) Sergeant-at-Arms - Keegan Ellis, Treasurer - Zeke Reed, Vice President - Jenabel Towillis, President - Leona Ghirmai, Secretary - James Tuft, Reporter - Aria Nair
Past State Officers
Dozens of officer teams have led our organization. In addition, some Washington TSA members have been elected to serve as national officers. We’re grateful for their contributions!
Become a Washington TSA State Officer
Are you an outgoing, social, organized high school student? Are you willing and interested in stepping outside of your comfort zone? Can you lead by example, manage large groups of teens easily, and handle a crazy schedule while keeping your grades up and meeting your deadlines? Do you think that the Technology Student Association is the place for you to shine? If so, you are a perfect candidate for a WTSA state officer.
Meet the Officers
Leona Ghirmai, State President
Edmonds-Woodway High School
Hi Washington TSA! My name is Leona Ghirmai, and I’m honored to serve as your State President this year. I’m currently a junior at Edmonds-Woodway High School and I’m looking forward to meeting you all at our events throughout the year.
My friend introduced me to TSA 4 years ago, and since then I’ve found growth, friendship, and opportunity in our organization. I found something special in TSA, and I’m excited to serve Washington for a second year. I’ve competed in events including Structural Engineering, Extemporaneous Speech, and Biotechnology Design. These events not only led me to find topics I’m passionate about, but helped me develop skills that I apply to my leadership, and have helped me grow as a person.
Outside of TSA, I’m a member of the American Red Cross and love to crochet. Let’s make it a great year!
Jenabel Towillis, Vice President
Shorecrest High School
Hi Washington TSA!! I am Jenabel Towillis, and I am a Junior at Shorecrest High School. I am honored to be your 2025-26 WTSA Vice President! I can’t wait to meet you all through workshops, events and conferences!
My TSA journey began when I joined TSA in 6th grade at Cascade K-8, I had quite literally no clue what I wanted to do, or where I wanted to go. I have competed in a variety of events in my 5 years of TSA such as Digital Photography, Drones, and STEM Mass Media.
One of my favorite parts of TSA and the reason it’s so meaningful to me is because of all of the amazing connections you make, friends you meet, and how you have the opportunity to constantly challenge yourself. This creative, competitive, and sometimes chaotic environment has pushed me to be the person I am today and I am extremely grateful for that.
Outside of TSA I play Lacrosse, Volleyball, Swim, and I also love to sail. In the summer I lifeguard, and I teach youth sailing classes, in addition to this I love spending time with my friends, or with my family travelling! I love to ski, and spend time outdoors, but you might also catch me in the kitchen baking or cooking with a very random recipe!
Now as a State Officer I wish to help all of you discover your passions, step outside of your comfort zone, and grow in both your leadership and technical skills. Let’s make this year fantastic, and if you have any questions feel free to reach out, I’d love to meet you! :)
James Tuft, Secretary
Jackson High School
Hello Washington TSA! I’m James Tuft, a senior at Henry M. Jackson High School, and also very honored to be serving as your Washington TSA Secretary this year!
I first started my TSA Journey in 10th grade because I thought it would be fun to compete in the Video Game Design event. To me, it was amazing that so much could be packed into one event -- technical skills, team building, and professionalism. TSA does so much, and that drew me in. But what made me stay was the amazing opportunity for connection with peers and judges. The fact that I was able to talk to a judge who worked on Mortal Kombat or network with peers to have friends from all over the nation was really an amazing experience that I hope you too will get to experience!
Outside of TSA I enjoy playing music -- I’m a cellist for my school orchestra (I’d recommend checking out Dmitri Shostacovich’s music) and also the president of my school’s orchestra board. I am also a competitive swimmer -- Jackson is hoping to win 4a districts again next year!!
I hope to meet you at one of our workshops or conferences this year!
Zeke Reed, Treasurer
Everett High School
Hello, Washington TSA! My name is Zeke Reed, and I’m a sophomore at Everett High School. This is my 5th year in TSA, and I’m excited to serve as your 2025-2026 Washington State Treasurer.
When I first joined TSA through the T.E.A.M.S program, I had no idea what this organization would have in store for me, but throughout these past few years, this organization has helped shape me into the person I am today.
My favorite event inside TSA is Technology Bowl, as it allows me to demonstrate my passion for incredibly niche facts and trivia. Along with competing in standard TSA events, I’ve loved participating in T.E.A.M.S. and the achievement program, as they’ve allowed me to explore opportunities I never knew existed.
Outside of TSA, I actively participate in my school’s FRC team, where I love to design and develop our robots every season. In my free time, I love binge-watching comedies and playing Dungeons & Dragons with my friends.
Thank you for this opportunity, and I look forward to making this a great year!
Aria Nair, Reporter
Shorewood High School
Hey TSA! My name is Aria Nair and I am currently a sophomore at Shorewood High School. This is my 4th year in TSA, I started in 6th grade in Einstein Middle School and have loved it ever since. I have competed in events like Biotech, Inventions & Innovations, and Fashion Design. Although I would have to say my favorite so far is Forensics. TSA helped me find things that I am very passionate about, and is even helping me find out what I want to pursue! I want TSA to have that same impact on you, to be a community, a safe place to be creative, and a place where you can explore and learn something new each day.
Anyway, while I love TSA, I also have a lot more hobbies and interests. I did ASB for 4 years and was even the president of my middle school. ASB really interested me because of how much of a community it was, just like TSA. I still love planning events and interacting with so many people, all because of how ASB and TSA showed me how while doing new things can be scary, we are all people just trying to find our way in life. You don’t always know what happens next, and that’s okay. What matters is that we all rely on each other and help each other find our way through it. I also have been playing soccer for 5 years, and am currently playing for BVB International Academy in Shoreline. I play a variety of positions but my main is center back.
Okay, that bio has been long! If you are still reading this, I’m impressed! A couple of last things about me is that I have a brother who is a senior in high school, I have a lot of heritage from India and go back to visit my family a lot, and I have an amazing golden labrador named Chinnu! He is very energetic, loves meeting new people, and even has his own insta account!
That’s all I have to say about me for now, but if you have any questions about anything at all, feel free to ask by emailing me or even coming up to me at TSA events! I would love to meet you all!
Keegan Ellis, Sergeant-at-Arms
Shorecrest High School
Hello, Washington TSA! My name is Keegan Ellis, and I am a sophomore at Shorecrest High School in Shoreline. I have been super passionate about TSA since the 7th grade, and I am excited to serve as your 2025-2026 State Sergeant at Arms.
When I started TSA, I had no idea that it would impact me in the way that it has today. Being a part of the Mentoring Program and going to all of the conferences has been one of the best ways to spend my young adult life. I love TSA because of all of the great people that I get to meet and work with. As a State Officer, I will devote a lot of time to the organization, and I will do everything that I can to make TSA better for you.
My favorite events are STEM Mass Media, Senior Solar Sprint, and On Demand Video. Outside of TSA, I love to be out in nature. Hiking and camping are very important to my life. I also swim for a summer club and for Shorecrest, and my favorite stroke is Freestyle. I spend most afternoons in my room either working on TSA, watching movies, or hanging out with my dog. I have a knack for making videos and working a camera, but I am no expert. My dream job is a Disney Imagineer, which was one of the reasons I joined TSA. I look forward to working with all of you this year!