Leah Schneyer-VanZile is the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State President. As a SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Officer, she is a member of a team of incredibly passionate and committed students who have been elected to represent their peers at the state level. Officers have extensive leadership training and a deep commitment to upholding the ideals of SkillsUSA and advocating for vocational education. They serve as examples of vocational excellence and ambassadors for the state association, leading and facilitating events and conferences, and promoting SkillsUSA to students, educators, industry partners, and government officials. Academically, Leah is a senior in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program at Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School with aspirations to become a pastry chef. Her certifications include the National Restaurant Association ProStart Certification, ServSafe Food Handler’s and Allergen Awareness Certifications, the SkillsUSA Framework, CTE, and Communicating with Authenticity and Integrity certifications, as well as the OSHA-10 hour General Industry certification. Outside of SkillsUSA, Leah is a personal baker for her friends and family, a member of the National Honor Society, and a seasoned member of Boston City Singers’ Tour Choir, having just completed a three-week tour to South Africa with the group.