1828 Leadership Project presented by Citizens Energy Group

Coaching the next generation of Indy’s leaders through discussions with urban advocates and one-on-one mentoring.

1828 Leadership Project | Class XV Application is OPEN NOW

1828 Leadership Class XV Applications are now OPEN!

Application & Recommendation Deadlines

Applications are due by July 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Recommendations are due by July 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm

As part of the application, you will be asked to provide the name and contact information of your recommender. Once submitted, IndyHub will send the recommendation form directly to your recommender.

We strongly encourage you to complete your application early to provide time to complete the form before their deadline July 25.

Both the application and recommendation form must be submitted by their respective deadlines in order for your application to be considered.

The 1828 Leadership Project, presented by Citizens Energy Group, is a civic leadership tract for people between the ages of 18 and 28. Carefully curated and structured to foster intentional relationships with a cross sector of Indianapolis’ thought leaders and decision makers, 1828 jump-starts participants’ civic impact by connecting them with the resources and people who can help them succeed.

We believe these leaders have ideas ready to implement now, not in ten years.

Leadership takes all forms, and Indy requires all types of leaders. The 1828 Leadership Project convenes both traditional and non-traditional leaders in an effort to diversify Indianapolis’ unique civic ecosystem. Relationships forged across these sectors – from nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs to artists and educators – result in a more inclusive vision for the city’s future (and a more representative group of doers and change-makers on the front lines).

Fundamental to the philosophy of 1828 is that these leaders are ready to lead and have ideas ready to implement now. Through 1828, IndyHub will seek to assist in the development of these projects and passions by connecting these individuals with resources and people who can help them fully realize their big ideas.

Have questions about The 1828 Leadership Project? Drop us a note at info@indyhub.org.

Meet 1828 Leadership Project Class XIV

IndyHub’s 1828 Project Class XIV presented by Citizens Energy Group

Shelene Baiyee, IUI Upward Bound

Justin Burnett, Citizen’s Energy Group

Alyssa Chavez, Indiana Sports Corp

Gabe Donnelly, Indiana State Budget Agency

Ted Field, Indianapolis Airport Authority

Stephanie Garbaciak, Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Haydyn Gibson, NCAA

Devon Holifield, Martin University

Emma Kersey, City of Indianapolis: Mayor’s Office

Claire Kirby, Indianapolis Colts

Anamika Krishnan, IYG

Rachel Lopez, Indy Eleven

Amelia Lynas, Green Loop Marketing

Madison Miazgowicz, The Roberts Group

Neelam Patel, The International Center

Hannah Riffle, Glick Philanthropies

Daniel Reyes, IYG

Derion Searcey, RJL Solutions

Kylie Stine, Wabash College

Rochenide St Preux, Immigrant Welcome Center

Meet the 1828 Leadership Project Alumni

Jamal Abdulrasheed, Class IX

Craig Anesu Chigadza, Class XI

Duchess Adjei, Class VII
Zachary Alexander, Class VIII
Rishard Allen, Class VIII
Jonathan Allinson, Class I
Scarlett Andrews Martin, Class VII
Chris Baker, Class VII
Meaghan Banks, Class VI

Mariah Barber, Class VIII

Lillian Barkes, Class XIII

Hayden Barnack, Class XII
Javier Barrera, Class II
Cy Bennett, Class VII
Thomas Benoist, Class VII
Benjamin Blevins, Class III

Mark Bode, Class XI

Haley Bougher, Class XI

Tyler Bracken, Class VIII
Derrick Braziel, Class I
Ceceily Brickley, Class VII

Alie Brown, Class XII

Jeffery Burgin, Class IX
Laurie Burns, Class VII
Brian Burtch, Class VI
Cheria Caldwell, Class IV

Vivien Carter, Class XI

Daria Clark, Class XIII

Everett Clayton, Class V
Idamarie Collazzo, Class IV
Clark Collier, Class IX

Molly Connor, Class X

Jacqueline Cromleigh, Class V

Arianna Cruz, Class XIII
Lauren Day, Class III
Clayton De Fur, Class VIII

Alli Donovan, Class XIII

Jorge Dorantes, Class X

MJ Dunne, Class VII
Jessie Eastman, Class VI

Abigail Edwards, Class XIII

Caroline Ellert, Class X

Cailin Ellis, Class XI

Michael Etter, Class XIII

Brenda Ewigleben, Class VIII

Rico Francis, Class X
Lauren George, Class VI
Michael Gillis, Class IX
Devon Ginn, Class VI
Lourenzo Giple, Class II
Abby Goldsmith, Class IV
Joe Gramelspacher, Class IV
Laura Granieri, Class V

Chunia Graves, Class XIII
Emma Hagenauer, Class VIII
Joe Hamgeri, Class VI
Patrick Hall, Class IX

Cameron Harris, Class XI

Kelly Harris, Class IV

Shon Harris, Class X

Marcus Harvey, Class II
Kelley Heneveld, Class III
Kristin Hess, Class I

Riley Hill-Kartel, Class XIII

Sara Hindi, Class X

Emily Hitchcock, Class VII

Ethan Hochstein, Class X
Jerome Horne, Class VI
Annie Hostetter, Class I
Bradley Houser, Class VII
Karissa Hulse, Class I
Denver Hutt, Class II

Natalie James, Class XI

Francesca Jarosz, Class II

Jamarro Johnson, Class XII

Theon Jones, Class IV
Allie Kast, Class VIII

Lauren Kenny, Class XIII

Tiffany Keown, Class XII

Emily Kitterman, Class VIII

Brett Kramer, Class VIII

Lauren Li Primer, Class XI

Jenn Lisak, Class III

Berenice López, Class XI

Mollie Louret, Class I
Brent Lyle, Class III

Luisa Macer, Class XI

Danicia Malone, Class III
Aaron Marshall, Class IX
Ashley Mason, Class II
Brittany Mason, Class VI

Julia Martinez, Class XIII
Claire Mauschbaugh, Class VIII
Lauren McConnell, Class V
Lindsay McGuire, Class IX
Jamey McPherson, Class III

Taylor Melangton, Class XIII

Jenny Menelas, Class XIII
Alex Miser, Class III
Ashley Miser, Class VI
Claudia Montes-Salinas, Class IV
Cari Morales, Class V
Brett Morgan, Class VI

Attiyana Morris, Class XII

Anthony Murdock II, Class X

Nick Murray-Vachon, Class VIII

Emily Nelson, Class X

Ashleigh Newbold, Class IX

Rosie Newman, Class X

Danielle Nimtz, Class X

Katie Norman, Class X

Alexander Nyirendah, Class XI

Bolanle Oladokun, Class XII

Alex Oleson, Class XII

Diana Ortega, Class VIII
Mark O’Neall, Class IV

David O’Rourke, Class VI

Karla Lopez Owens, Class VI

Juan Padilla, Class XIII

Ephraim Palmero, Class XII

Joe Perin, Class VII
Guadalupe Pimentel Solano, Class V

Alina Pizarro, Class XII

Addison Pollock, Class VI
Joey Ponce, Class V
Allison Potteiger, Class VI
Charlie Redd, Class VIII

Austin Reed, Class XIII
Marissa Renaldi, Class IX

India Rhodes, Class XIII
Elle Roberts, Class IV
Sarah Robinson, Class II

Jackelinna (Jackie) Rodriguez, Class XII

Natalia Rodriguez-Hilt, Class X

Dee Ross, Class X

Lexes Rubio, Class XII

Michael Runge, Class II
Steven Russell, Class IX

Madison Russo, Class XIII

Leslie Salazar, Class XIII

Carrington Sanders, Class XIII
Kamron Sanders, Class IX
Melissa Sargent, Class IX
Brandon Schaaf, Class III

Becca Schmiegel, Class XI

Emily Scott, Class VII
JD Shuyler, Class IV
Rachel Skelton, Class I
Brittany Smith, Class II

Serena Srun, Class XIII

Payton Staman, Class XI

Brian Staresnick, Class III
Cory Still, Class IX
Greg Stowers, Class VI
Tony Styxx, Class V
Nate Swick, Class VIII
Susanna Taft, Class IX

Curtis Taylor, Class XI

Hannah Thomas, Class IX
Erin Till, Class II
Mayowa Tomori, Class I
Rita Troyer, Class II
Molly Trueblood, Class I
Nicole Vasconi, Class II
Danielle Vetter, Class VII

Allison Walker, Class XII

Tori Walker, Class VI

Matt Waweru, Class XII

Deonna Weatherly, Class XII

Brittany West, Class V
Ray White, Class II
Kateri Whitley, Class VII

Paul Williams, Class XII

Chelsea Wilson, Class X

Tyler Wong, Class XI

TJ Wright, Class XI

Fabio Yataco, Class X

Eunjune You, Class XIII

Maria Yuquilima, Class XII