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

Cohort 4 Graduates

April 21, 2023

This year marks the fourth annual graduation ceremony for the Certificate in Election Administration, Technology, and Security (CEATS) Program. On April 21, 2023, Indiana Secretary of State, Diego Morales, conferred and presented certificates to our 7 CEATS Cohort 4 Graduates. This certificate symbolizes months of hard work and commitment which involved reading, assessments, written assignments, and a comprehensive Capstone Project. In total, each participant completed 170 hours of educational work in the form of lectures, discussions, and hands-on workshops. During this ceremony, CEATS Participants presented their final Capstone Projects.

Name County Capstone Project Title
Bianca Blessing Allen Exploring Mega Centers in Allen County
Carol Smith Elkhart Election Administration- The Beginning Basics
Rebecca Rauch Porter Improving Poll Worker Training for Porter County
Gracie York Vermillion Vermillion County Conversion to Vote Centers
Haley Bartlett & Jackson Kensell Vigo Media Management Guide: Helping County Clerks Combat Disinformation
Debra Berry Wayne Poll Worker Training