{"id":4844,"date":"2025-01-21T15:48:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/vstop\/?page_id=4844"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:11:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T19:11:49","slug":"cohort-6","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/vstop\/ceats\/graduates\/cohort-6\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 | Cohort 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Certificate in Election Administration, Technology, and Security (CEATS)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Cohort 6 Graduates &#8211; 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5348 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/05\/14131922\/CEATS-05.09.25-099-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"588\" height=\"392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/05\/14131922\/CEATS-05.09.25-099-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/05\/14131922\/CEATS-05.09.25-099-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/05\/14131922\/CEATS-05.09.25-099-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/05\/14131922\/CEATS-05.09.25-099-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/05\/14131922\/CEATS-05.09.25-099-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"525\">The CEATS Cohort is a distinguished group of 15 dedicated individuals who demonstrated exceptional commitment to the field of election administration. Throughout a challenging election year, they persevered with resilience and determination to deepen their knowledge and sharpen their skills. Their journey was marked by rigorous learning, collaboration, and a shared passion for upholding the integrity of the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"815\">On May 9, 2025, the CEATS Cohort proudly graduated, having successfully completed a comprehensive program designed to enhance their expertise in election administration. Their achievement stands as a testament to their hard work, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to public service.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 416px\" width=\"867\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\"><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"60\"><strong>County<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><strong>Capstone Project Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Leather Chavis<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Gibson County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07115243\/Leather-Chavis-Capstone-Final-Report-Gibson-County-Election-Learning-Lab.pdf\">Gibson County&#8217;s Election Learning Lab<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Kylie Farris<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Monroe County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07143751\/Kylie-Farris-Civic-Student-Network-Report.pdf\">Civic Student Network &#8211; Engage. Educate. Empower<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Cj Gilsinger<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Cass County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07114908\/Cj-Gilsinger-Destry-Richey-CEATS-CAPSTONE-FINAL-REPORT.pdf\">Use of Social Media in Elections &amp; Voter Registration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Allie Gress<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Dubois County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07112545\/Allie-Gress-Second-Draft-Capstone-Project-Final-Report-Second-Draft.pdf\">Emergency\/ Disaster Planning Regarding Weather and Natural Disasters at Polling Locations<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Jennifer Herman<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Vigo County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07150742\/Jennifer-Herman-Nasya-Noble-Poll-Worker-Training-and-Uniformity-Report.pdf\">Poll Worker Training and Uniformity<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Jessica Hockemeyer<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Whitley County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07113048\/Jessica-Hockemeyer-CEATS-Capstone-Final-Report.pdf\">Revamping Poll Worker Training<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Kellie Landers<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Gibson County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">Empower Young Voters-Engaging America&#8217;s Youth Through Voter Registration Outreach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Nasya Noble<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Vigo County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07150742\/Jennifer-Herman-Nasya-Noble-Poll-Worker-Training-and-Uniformity-Report.pdf\">Poll Worker Training and Uniformity<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Melinda Peed<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Randolph County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07142615\/Capstone-Project-Final-Report-Melinda-Peed.pdf\">Clerk Election Guide<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Destry Richey<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Cass County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07114908\/Cj-Gilsinger-Destry-Richey-CEATS-CAPSTONE-FINAL-REPORT.pdf\">Use of Social Media in Elections &amp; Voter Registration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Dustin Renner<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Indiana SOS<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07141537\/Dustin-Renner-Second-Draft-Procedure-Audit-Final-Report-1.pdf\">Indiana Election Procedure Audits<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Emma Sanders<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Allen County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07114617\/Jordan-W.-Emma-S.-CEATS-Final-Report.pdf\">Communicating Accessible Voting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Sherri Smith<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Gibson County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07113412\/Sherri-Smith-Capstone-Project-Final-Report.pdf\">Voter Registration &amp; Community Outreach<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Laura Wert<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Monroe County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\">Communication, Communication, Communication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"60\">Jordan Wildey<\/td>\n<td width=\"60\">Allen County<\/td>\n<td width=\"137\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/07\/07114617\/Jordan-W.-Emma-S.-CEATS-Final-Report.pdf\">Communicating Accessible Voting<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CEATS Cohort 6 Graduation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AVdThhXCriw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Certificate in Election Administration, Technology, and Security (CEATS) Cohort 6 Graduates &#8211; 2025 The CEATS Cohort is a distinguished group of 15 dedicated individuals who demonstrated exceptional commitment to the field of election administration. 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