Certificate in Election Administration, Technology, and Security (CEATS)

Cohort 7 Graduates – 2026

The CEATS Cohort 7 represents an accomplished group of election professionals who have shown outstanding dedication to advancing excellence in election administration. Throughout their time in the program, these individuals have engaged in extensive training, meaningful collaboration, and professional development aimed at strengthening the future of elections.

On May 29, 2026, Cohort 7 will celebrate the successful completion of this comprehensive program, marking an important milestone in their professional journey. Their achievement reflects their commitment to public service, leadership, and the continued pursuit of secure, effective, and trusted election administration.

 

Name County Capstone Project Title
Cherry Aung Allen County Forms Binders
Jessica Bailey Porter County You Are Registered to Vote…Now What?
Kristina Bickel Huntington County Legislative Partnerships – Strengthening Elections
Melissa Blaizer Hamilton County New Vote Center Communication
Bryan Chatfield Marion County AI Voter Help Hub
Kelley DePirro Lake County From Application to Acceptance: A Successful Absentee Voting
Blake Farias Hamilton County New Vote Center Communication
Tara Graf Porter County Local Candidate & Officials Information App
Jennifer Harwoord Montgomery County Community Outreach and Voter Registration
Amy Lee Vigo County “Voting with Style” The Vigo County Sticker Contest Project
Lisa Lofgreen Hancock County Poll Worker Training Simplified
Lori O’Dea Lake County Election Administration: Best Practices in Campaign Finance Administration
Michelle Reisert Washington County Washington County LEAP (Localized Emergency Action Plan)
Kimberly Riskovitch St. Joseph County Travel Board – Let’s Make it Clear!
Yvette Runkle Huntington County Legislative Partnerships – Strengthening Elections
Shelley Septer Huntington County Legislative Partnerships – Strengthening Elections
Michelle Shelton Scott County Candidate Packets
Sondra Sixberry Montgomery County CASE STUDY: Evaluation of Hand-Counted Paper Ballots vs. Electronic Voting Systems
Joannie Wert Hamilton County New Vote Center Communication

The graduation ceremony will be livestreamed beginning at 10:00 AM. You can view it using the following link: