Students and advisors from Estancia High School have qualified to compete at the 2026 National
Leadership Conference hosted by Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Members of the Estancia High School BPA chapter recently participated in the 2026 New Mexico BPA
State Leadership Conference in Albuquerque, held February 19–21, 2026. Students competed in a variety
of business and leadership events, demonstrating excellence in workplace skills, professionalism, and
industry knowledge. There were over 620 student members that competed in 84 events over the
conference. Of those members, only 280 students qualified to represent New Mexico BPA at the national
level.
Business Professionals of America is the nation’s leading Career and Technical Student Organization
(CTSO) for students pursuing careers in business management, information technology, finance,
accounting, office administration, and other business-related fields. BPA supports educators by
providing curriculum-aligned, co-curricular experiences based on nationally recognized industry
standards.
Students Advancing to Nationals:
• Abigail Barela, Quintin Barela, Daniel Hernandez, Sway Perkins – Financial Analysis Team (1st Place)
• Xavier Barela, Dachiana Johnson, Daylen Lujan – Podcast Production Team (2nd Place)
• Rachel Burnett, Jacob Regalado, Pressley Valdez – Website Design Team (1st Place)
• Rylynn Velarde-Graphic Design Promotion (1st Place)
• Kendra Smith-Statesman Torch Award Recipient
The BPA National Leadership Conference will be held in Nashville, TN in May 2026. This conference
represents the culmination of months of preparation and dedication. The event brings together
thousands of students from across the world to compete, network with peers, attend leadership
workshops, and participate in general sessions featuring nationally recognized speakers.
BPA serves middle-level, secondary, and post-secondary students through programs aligned to five
career pathways: Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Digital
Communication & Design, and Management, Marketing & Communication.
For more information about BPA, visit: www.nmctso.com/bpa