News

Indiana FFA elects new state officer team

Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson.

Indiana FFA’s newly elected state president says she’s looking forward to helping the organization grow throughout the next year.

Kaitlyn Maruszewski from the Tri-Central FFA chapter says she hopes to inspire members across the state.

“Keep taking every opportunity you can and when the opportunities aren’t coming your way, go create them,” she says. “That’s something that I’ve had to learn is that when opportunities aren’t there for you, you have to go out and make them for yourself.”

AUDIO: Kaitlyn Maruszewski, Indiana FFA State President

State reporter Jenna Lawler says her community encouraged her to run for state office.

“I come from a chapter that has been very blessed to have a lot of past state officers and seeing the impact they were able to leave and how they grew as a person really inspired me to consider that option,” she says. “I’m very grateful for this opportunity.”

AUDIO: Jenna Lawler, Indiana FFA State Reporter

The 2025-2026 Indiana FFA State Officer team was elected at the conclusion of the 96th annual state convention at Purdue University.

Lauren Agottee hailing from the Lebanon FFA chapter was elected to serve as the Indiana FFA state secretary. Calvin Myers from the Bloomfield FFA chapter will serve as the southern region vice president. Erianna Vela from the Prairie Heights FFA chapter will serve the state as the northern region vice president. Lily Sloan of the Jennings County FFA chapter was selected to serve as state treasurer. Jesus Santana from the North Miami FFA chapter was elected to serve as sentinel.

AUDIO: Erianna Vela, Indiana FFA Northern Region Vice President