2024-2025 Indiana BPA State Officer Leadership Team

Mission & Vision Statement:

We the 2024-2025 Indiana State Officer Leadership Team will engage the membership through enhanced communication strategies which will empower our members to capture the moment and give purpose to their potential.

Program of Work

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State President

Miles Warren

Email: mwarren@indianabpa.org
Hello Indiana BPA! I am Miles Warren, your 2024-2025 State President. I am currently a junior at Crown Point High School in Region 1. I am involved in other extracurricular activities such as NHS and Student Council. Being in BPA has helped me grow my leadership skills and professionalism, while meeting amazing people. Outside of school, I enjoy working out and spending time with my friends. After high school, I plan to pursue a degree in either business or a chemistry-related field. I am very excited to serve as your State President and can’t wait to experience another year with all of you! If you have any questions or ideas about BPA, please feel free to contact me.
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Vice President of Administration

Mahindra Sai Mandala

Email: mmandala@indianabpa.org
Hello Indiana BPA! My name is Mahindra Sai Mandala, and I am excited to be your 2024-2025 Vice President of Administration. I'm a senior at Center Grove High School in Region 11, and this is my third year in BPA. Through BPA, I've grown into a leader focused on continuous improvement. I also participate in the National Honor Society and Quiz Bowl. Outside of school, I enjoy fishing, spending time with friends, and playing video games. After high school, I plan to major in Computer Science and eventually get an MBA. I am eager to serve as your Vice President of Administration and support you on your BPA journey, while improving my leadership at the same time. Feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas!
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Vice President of Communications

Vacant

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Vice President of Chapter Activities

Ana Slattery

Email: aslattery@indianabpa.org

Hello everyone, I’m Ana Slattery your VP of Chapter Activities! BPA has changed my life in so many ways. From growing into a professional to making new friends. I couldn’t be more grateful. This year I’m now a senior at Plymouth High School. I spend most of my time reading, watching films, and working at Walmart as a cashier! My love for BPA is growing more and more. I can’t wait to connect with the members this year and the new SOLT team. I’m looking forward to a great year!

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Vice President of Member Activities

Abigail Firestine

Email: afirestine@indianabpa.org
Hello again Indiana BPA! My name is Abigail Firestine, your Vice President of Member Activities. I am currently a junior at Franklin Central High School. Outside of BPA I like to spend my free time traveling, driving around the countryside, or reading a good book! I am also very involved within my church where I serve in the nursery and attend every Sunday. While I am very involved in BPA as a second year State Officer and Chapter President, I am also very involved in my school! I am a proud member of my school’s all-girl varsity show choir, High Voltage, Student Council, and pickleball team! I have been a member of BPA for four years and have spent my time growing as a leader and finding ways to help the organization grow. I can’t wait to make this a great year! Please feel free to reach out to me with any concerns or ideas!
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Region 1 President

Panagiotis Mattingly

Email: pmattingly@indianabpa.org
Hello Indiana BPA! My name is Panagiotis Mattingly, and I am your 2024-25 Region One President. I am a junior at Crown Point High School, and it is my third year participating in BPA. I participate in my Varsity Soccer Team, Student Council, National Honor Society, Code Red Club, Creating a Safer School club, and more. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, hanging out with friends, working on cars, and watersports. I aspire to go to Northwestern University to get my bachelor’s degree in business. I want to get into medical school to become a private practice physician. I am beyond excited to be a part of this program and to help our members. If you need anything, do not hesitate to email me with your questions. Let's have an awesome year BPA!
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Region 2 President

Katie Phipps

Email: kphipps@indianabpa.org
Hey, Indiana BPA! My name is Katie Phipps, and I am beyond excited to serve on this year's state leadership team as your Region 2 President. I am currently a junior at Plymouth High School with a passion for graphic design. My future plans are to attend college majoring in graphic design with minors in marketing and social media communications. Some of my other involvements besides BPA are District Youth Serving Christ Openly (DYSCO), American Field Services (AFS), and I am an avid member of both my school's competitive and game day cheer teams. I hope this year to lead with creativity, determination, and to help inspire my peers to excel. I am so passionate about this organization and what it does to help prepare members for their future professional careers. I am ecstatic to see everything we as an organization accomplish this year! Let’s do amazing things!
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Region 3/6 President

Shaylinn Geesaman

Email: sgeesaman@indianabpa.org

Hey Indiana BPA! My name is Shaylinn Geesaman, and I am your 2024-2025 Region 3/6 President. I am currently a junior at Southern Wells Jr./Sr. High School starting my third year of BPA. Outside of BPA, I participate in Cross Country, Track and Field, band, Sunshine Society, and hold a job as a waitress. In my free time I choose to spend my time reading, going on long walks, and caring for my many houseplants. BPA has taught me many useful life skills; moreover, I plan to continue that learning through being your Region 3/6 President. Feel free to reach out to me with all questions, comments, and ideas.

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Region 4/5 President

Ryan Kelley

Email: rkelley@indianabpa.org
Hey, Indiana BPA! I’m Ryan Kelley, your 2024-2025 Region 4/5 President. I am a senior at Frontier Jr/Sr High School and a four-year BPA member. On top of BPA, I am also active in Student Council, NHS, NTHS, Yearbook, Track and Field, and Cross Country, as well as my county’s 4-H organization. Outside of school, I enjoy photography, listening to music, and working out. I am honored to serve as Indiana’s Region 4/5 President this year, and I am excited for this year. Feel free to email me any questions, comments, or ideas you may have.
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Region 7 President

Braden Crynes

Email: bcrynes@indianabpa.org

Hello Indiana BPA! My name is Braden Crynes, and I am your 2024-2025 Region 7 President. I am a senior at Linton-Stockton High School, and this will be my fourth year in BPA. I am involved in BPA, where I have been my local Chapter President and Parliamentarian for four consecutive years. I am also involved with National Honor Society, President of the Class of 2025, and a member of the City of Linton’s Mayor’s Youth Council. Outside of school, I intern for Greene County General Hospital as an Outreach Intern.  After high school, I plan to attend college for a pre-law, criminal justice, or political science degree, with the hope of attending Law School. I am excited to serve as your Region 7 President, and I’m looking forward to the year ahead. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have.

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Region 8 President

Fernando Telles

Email: ftellesbojorquez@indianabpa.org
Hello I am Fernando Adiel Telles Bojorquez your Region 8 President. I am a junior at Ben Davis High School. I am 16 years old and I just moved to the USA about a year ago. I was born in the US, but I lived in Mexico for most of my life. Some of my hobbies are playing videogames, drawing, and building with Legos. I have one brother named Thiago, and I currently live with my dad.
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Region 9 President

Arpanpreet Grewal

Email: agrewal@indianabpa.org
Hello Indiana BPA, my name is Arpan Grewal, and I am beyond excited to serve as your 2024-2025 Region 9 President. I am currently a junior at Indiana Connections Academy, and this is my fifth year in BPA. Along with BPA, I am a part of my school's Student Advisory Council, Cosmetology Club, Student Council, Next Gen Business Leaders, Culture Club, and many more. Outside of school, I love traveling to new places, spending time with friends and family, exploring beauty and fashion, and, most importantly, meeting new people!! After high school, I plan on attending a UC for International Business Administration and Marketing. I am so thankful to be given this opportunity and am excited to spend this year with all of you. Feel free to contact me via email with any questions, concerns.
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Region 10 President

Samuel Krapf

Email: skrapf@indianabpa.org
Hey Indiana BPA! I am Samuel Krapf and I am thrilled to serve as your Region 10 President. I am a senior at Jasper High School, and I am looking forward to a great fourth year with BPA. Along with BPA, I am a part of the Band and Key Club. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends, swimming, listening to music, or traveling to new places. After graduation I plan on attending Indiana University to major in Accounting. BPA has been an amazing organization for me to be a part of, and it is my hope that you all will be able to enjoy that same great experience! If you have any questions, please email me. Let’s make it another great year for Indiana BPA!
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Region 11 President

Arav Nair

Email: anair@indianabpa.org
Hello Indiana BPA! My name is Arav Nair, and I am your 2024-2025 Region 11 President. I am currently a senior at Center Grove High School. This is my third year in BPA, and I have qualified nationally in Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications and Website Design Team. I have also earned my Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2019 Expert certification. Aside from BPA, I am actively involved in National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Quiz Bowl, and Leadership Johnson County Youth Leadership Academy. Outside of school, I enjoy listening to music, hanging out with friends, and learning new math and coding concepts. In the future, I plan to major in computer science or mathematics to ultimately become a data scientist. BPA has provided me with so many opportunities to learn more about my passions and interests, and I hope to do the same for you as your Region 11 President! If you have any questions or potential ideas, feel free to reach out via email.
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Region 12 President

Isabelle Abner

Email: iabner@indianabpa.org

Hey Indiana BPA! My name is Isabelle Abner, your 2024-2025 Region 12 President. I am a senior at North Harrison High School, and a three-year BPA member. I am excited for my first year with a leadership role in BPA.  After high school, I am planning to pursue a job in the business field and would like to own my own business one day. I have a mainly agricultural background due to living in a rural southern part of Indiana. This has led me to be very involved in other organizations such as 4-H and FFA. I am excited to serve as your Region 12 President for the 2024-2025 BPA year! I am always open to answering any questions or concerns you might have.