2025-2026 Indiana BPA State Officer Leadership Team
Mission & Vision Statement:
We, the 2026-2027 Indiana State Officer Leadership Team, will elevate our members’ legacies by empowering individuals to ignite their passions, strengthen their leadership, and give purpose to their potential.
State President
Hannah Stearley
Email: hstearley@indianabpa.org
Hi, Indiana BPA! My name is Hannah Stearley, and I am honored to serve as your 2026–2027 State President. I am currently a senior at Richmond High School and have been involved in BPA for the past three years. Through BPA, I have developed valuable leadership, communication, and professional skills while building meaningful connections with members across our state. Outside of BPA, I serve as a leader on my varsity golf team, where I enjoy encouraging younger girls to pursue the sport, and on the leadership team of my church youth program, helping foster engagement among students in my community. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, traveling, and working at my local golf course. After high school, I plan to attend a four-year university and pursue medical school to become a physician. I am excited to serve Indiana BPA this year and work alongside our members to make this an impactful and memorable experience. If you have any questions, ideas, or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Vice President of Administration
Karem Erbini
Email: kerbini@indianabpa.org
Hey, Indiana BPA! My name is Karam Erbini, and I am honored to serve as your 2026-2027 Vice President of Administration. I am currently a junior at Crown Point High School, and this is my third year participating in BPA. Along with BPA, I serve as a Captain within my school’s Speech and Debate Team as well as a Class Representative within Student Council. Moreover, I actively work towards promoting unity and connection within my school through my participation as a Bulldog Mentor and member of National Honor Society. Outside of school, I enjoy playing sports, trying new foods, spending time with friends and family, and meeting new people. After high school, I aspire to earn a bachelor’s degree in the world of business and pursue a career related to finance and marketing. I am beyond grateful to be blessed with the opportunity to serve Indiana BPA, and I look forward to fulfilling this year’s theme of elevating our legacy! As always, please feel free to contact me via email if any questions or concerns arise. Let’s have an amazing year, Indiana BPA!
Vice President of Member Activities
Ryder Wilson
Email: rwilson@indianabpa.org
How’s it going Indiana BPA? My name is Ryder Wilson, and I am extremely honored to serve as your 2025-2026 Vice President of Chapter and Member Activities. I currently attend Salem High School in southern Indiana. This will be my fourth year engaging in BPA. Outside of BPA I am big into golf, I play varsity golf at my school. It is an absolute favorite of mine, as well as participating in the National Honors Society, Special Olympics and unified events working with those with disabilities. When I am not in school, I watch and learn about nutrition and how what we put into our bodies affects us. My dream after high school is to attend Purdue University and achieve my bachelor's degree in nutrition/Dietetics and Health, fitness, and wellness. Ultimately, pursuing my love of nutrition and helping athletes perform at a high level. One last thing I will say is that Go Kentucky Wildcats, Go Indiana BPA, and let’s have an amazing year. Please feel welcome to my inbox for any questions.
Region 1 President
Josh Gorney
Email: jgorney@indianabpa.org
Hey Indiana BPA, my name is Joshua Gorney, and I'm a senior at Crown Point High School. This year, I will be serving Indiana BPA's Region 1 President. I have been a member of BPA for 4 years. Some other activities I have been involved with throughout high school include Vex Robotics, Student Council, and Model United Nations. In my free time I love working out at my local gym, thrifting clothes, and dying my hair. BPA is so valuable to me as it has taught me how to break out of my comfort zone and how to achieve goals, I once thought to be impossible. I'm so excited to work alongside my fellow officers to truly embody what it means to elevate our legacy.
Region 2 President
Evan Schneider
Email: eschneider@indianabpa.org
Hello Indiana BPA! My name is Evan Schneider, and I am so excited to serve as your Region 2 President during the 2026-2027 school year! I am currently a senior at Warsaw Area Career Center, where I serve as Chapter President, and this is my fourth year participating in BPA. Outside of BPA, I participate in National Honor Society, compete in Academic Super Bowl on the English and Math teams, serve as the drone videographer for the Warsaw football team, and participate in my church’s Student Leadership Team. In my free time, I love to play an assortment of sports, play video games with friends, and meet new people. I am so excited for this upcoming year in BPA, and if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!
Region 4/5 President
Milen Bajwa
Email: mbajwa@indianabpa.org
Hey Indiana BPA! My name is Milen Bajwa, and I am so excited to serve as your 2026-2027 Region 4/5 President. I am currently a sophomore at Indiana Connections Academy, and this is my second year in BPA. Outside of BPA, I am involved in a variety of extracurricular and volunteer activities, including serving as President of the Cosmetology Club and Secretary of Student Council, along with various others. After high school, I plan to attend a BS/MD program to earn both my bachelor’s degree and medical degree. Outside of school, I love traveling, pilates, sports, and spending time with my friends and family. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and look forward to meeting new people and helping make this a great year for Indiana BPA. If you have any questions, ideas, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me by email!
Region 7 President
Eleanor Burrows
Email: eburrows@indianabpa.org
Hello, Indiana BPA! My name is Eleanor Burrows, and I am honored to serve as your 2026–2027 Region 7 President. I am currently a junior at North Vermillion High School, and this is my third year in BPA. Outside of BPA, I am highly involved in my school and community. I am an active member of Empower Education, a student-led organization that raises funds and supports a primary school in Uganda. Within Empower Education, I serve as the President of Rags-To-Pads, an initiative that promotes female health and educational opportunities for girls. At school, I am a founding member of the Student Leadership Team, a member of Student Council, and the Vice President of National Honor Society. Through these organizations, I have developed my leadership skills while serving my school and community. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, spending time with family and friends, and trying new foods. After high school, I plan to attend a four-year university to study Political Science and pursue a career in International Human Rights Law. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve Indiana BPA this year and look forward to connecting with members across the state!
Region 8 President
Garisha Kumari
Email: gkumari@indianabpa.org
Hey Indiana BPA! My name is Garisha Kumari, and I am beyond excited and honored to serve as your 2026–2027 Region 8 President! I am currently a senior at Zionsville Community High School, and this will be my third year in BPA. Along with BPA, I am involved in National Honor Society, Key Club, Model United Nations, HOSA, Speech and Debate, and Cross Country. I am passionate about business, law, global studies, and travel, and I hope to pursue a career that combines international business and law, advocacy, and leadership. Outside of school, I enjoy learning about different cultures, working on community-focused initiatives, and most importantly, meeting new people! A fun fact about me is that I can speak four languages fluently, with two more languages in the works. If there's one thing I love almost as much as meeting new people, it's learning how they speak, which has led me to collect quite a few accents and dialects along the way! I also own a henna business, which allows me to combine creativity, entrepreneurship, and my own culture. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve Indiana BPA and help strengthen the connections within our Region 8 community. Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions, ideas, or concerns—I’ll be looking out for them! 🙂
Region 10 President
Miranda Rickelman
Email: mrickelman@indianabpa.org
Hello, Indiana BPA! My name is Miranda Rickelman, and I’m honored to be stepping into the role of your Region 10 President! I am currently a senior at Forest Park Jr./Sr. High School in Ferdinand, Indiana, and have been involved in BPA for the entirety of my high school career. Outside of BPA, I participate in Indiana Youth and Government, The National FFA Organization, National Honor Society, Spell Bowl, Math Bowl, Student Council, Marching Band, serve as a delegate for the World Food Prize Global Conference, and many other things. In my free time, I enjoy walking, running, speaking, and working at the Dove Recovery House for Women in my community. I also work as a lifeguard at my local YMCA. Beyond high school, I aspire to double-major in Pre-Law and Social Work areas, to become a lawyer and a school counselor to enhance the lives of students in my community. I am beyond excited to step into this role and am looking forward to new ideas, challenges, the opportunity to be a part of the future of BPA, and meeting new people. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out. I am always happy to help!
Region 11 President
Joshua Prather
Email: jprather@indianabpa.org
Hello Indiana BPA! My name is Josh Prather, and I am thrilled to serve as your 2026-2027 Region 11 President. I am a senior at Center Grove High School, and it is my third year participating in BPA. Aside from BPA, I love to contribute and learn from clubs like HOSA, Science NHS, Spanish NHS, and more. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, hanging out with friends, taking photos, and building my community. I aspire to attend college with a pursuit in business and medicine, with aspirations to start an independent medical practice. I am beyond excited for the opportunity to help contribute to your journey of growth through BPA. Please feel free to email me with any questions, concerns, or ideas!
Region 12 President
Jacqueline Goodman
Email: jgoodman@indianabpa.org
Hi Indiana BPA! My name is Jacqueline Goodman and I am looking forward to representing Region 12 as the 2026-2027 region president. I am a senior at North Harrison High School. Along with being an active BPA member for four years, I am also involved in Student Council, Student Athletic Council, National Honor Society and Renaissance. I love running sports, I am cross country team captain and a member of the varsity track and field team. I enjoy hanging out with my friends, family and my cat, Starlight, and being an active member of my church community. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Region 12 President and looking forward to accomplishing great things together