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: