JACKSON LYTHGOE

STATE CHAIR

Jackson Lythgoe is a senior at Logansport High School and serves as the State Chair of the Indiana High School Democrats. Based out of Cass County, he was appointed, along with Travis, to rebuild the INHSD into an active organization. Additionally, Jackson serves on the National Committee of the HSDA representing Indiana. Over the summer, Jackson was also elected as the House Majority Leader for the Hoosier Boys’ State. Aside from politics, he serves as the President of Logansport’s Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, the Co-Captain of his speech team, the Vice President of his Youth and Government club, and is the Managing Editor of Magpie, the student newspaper at LHS. At Magpie, he has written several award-winning articles and, in 2025, won two Rowena Harvey Awards for first place in Column Writing and third for Writing Portfolio. Jackson is committed to rebuilding the INHSD into a strong organization that will lead the way to a blue Indiana.

TRAVIS GLOVER

STATE VICE CHAIR

Travis Glover is a sophomore at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis, graduating early in May 2027, and serves as the State Vice Chair of the Indiana High School Democrats of America. Spending most of his teenage years in foster care after experiencing an abusive household, Travis finally found his pre-adoptive family in Indianapolis and decided to make a change since he’s seen the ins and outs of government systems. Travis was appointed, along with Jackson, to the Vice Chair Position on October 8, 2025. His current responsibilities with INHSD include finding primary candidates to endorse, managing social media platforms, engaging in contact with elected officials in both parties to support students across Indiana, and much more. Outside of INHSD, Travis enjoys doing Competitive Mock Trial with his amazing team at FCHS, with his amazing directors, listening to pop music, and going to Starbucks. Travis is committed to working alongside his team here to make Indiana a purple state again.

RANVEER VERMA

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR

Ranveer Verma is a junior at Penn High School in Granger, Indiana, and a nationally recognized youth leader in public health, civic engagement, and student advocacy. He serves on the Indiana Department of Health’s Youth Advisory Board, where he advises state health officials on youth-focused policy and helps implement statewide initiatives targeting health equity and access. Ranveer is also a member of the Mishawaka Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council and the Youth Advisor for the Indiana Department of Health’s 5-2-1-0 Child Wellness Workgroup. As the Founder and President of Healthy Hands Healthy Hearts, he has organized hygiene kit distributions and installations impacting communities across multiple states and countries, generating over 50,000 impressions and hundreds of service hours. In addition, Ranveer founded Civiforum, a civic engagement platform that expands student access to public service and policy writing nationwide. He’s excited to be involved with INHSDA and hopes to create new impact!

CAITLIN RUBECK

PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

My name is Caitlin Rubeck and I am currently a sophomore at Zionsville Community High School. I am currently a part of Model UN, Key Club, Girls in Government, Women in Service, and also play lacrosse on the high school team. Aside from all of that, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, crocheting, and playing basketball and soccer for fun!

NORA PEDIGO

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Nora Pedigo is a junior at Brebuef Jesuit Prepatory School in Indianapolis. Inspired by the empowering women she grew up around and her love of connecting with different communities, Nora is deeply involved in student leadership at her school. She serves as the Co-President of Brebuef’s book club, where she helped establish a Little Free Library to expand access to books and encourage reading within the community. Additionally, Nora is the Co-Vice President of the school’s pre-law club, where she explores her interest in law, advocacy, and civic engagement. Outside of academics, she is also a member of the Brebuef golf team. Through her involvement, Nora hopes to make a meaningful change and learn from the inspiring stories of Hoosiers across Indiana.

BRYSON MINTON

EXPANSION DIRECTOR

Bryson Minton is a freshman at Greenfield-Central High School and the Expansion Director for the Indiana High School Democrats. He’s from Hancock County, where he also serves as Chair of the Hancock County High School Democrats and works to get more students involved in politics at the local level. After applying for the role, Bryson was appointed Expansion Director by State Chair Jackson Lythgoe, and he’s excited to help start new Indiana High School Democrat chapters across Indiana.

Bryson loves working on political campaigns and being involved in grassroots organizing, and he’s especially motivated by the idea of helping making Indiana a bluer state. When he’s not organizing or talking politics, he’s probably hanging out with his dog or staying involved in his community.