
LEADERsHIP
The Executive Committee is the group responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organization. Headed by the Chairman, it is made up of officers elected by the National Committee and directors and members appointed by the Board.
The State Board, on the other hand, is the organization's governing body. It is made up of District Chairs and chapter presidents. The State Board sets the High School Republican Federation of Virginia's overall direction and policies and works to support and coordinate the efforts of the state and local chapters.

2024-2025

Chairman
Kellen habibelahy
Kellen is the Chairman of the High School Republican Federation of Virginia and also serves as the Development Director of the High School Republican National Federation. He was formerly the Tenth Congressional District Chair in Virginia, where his chapter became the largest in the state within weeks using his outreach strategies. Kellen is a current sophomore in high school. Kellen has extensive campaign experience, assisting with the Scott Parkinson for Senate campaign. He is dedicated to fighting for and promoting conservative values across the United States. When he's not involved in politics, you can find him participating in student government, DECA, or cross country.

Vice Chairman
CARSON PENDLETON
Carson is the Co-Chairman for the High School Republican Federation of Virginia and also serves as the Fourth Congressional District Chairman in Virginia. He is the Chairman of the Chesterfield County High School Republicans. Carson is very active in local and state politics, serving as a student intern for VA Delegate Mark Earley. He thoroughly enjoys volunteering with local and state campaigns. As Political Director, Carson strives to connect politicians with high school students throughout Virginia. When not working in politics, Carson can be found on the track or the cross country course, as he is a four-year runner for his high school. After high school, he plans to study government and political science and join the National Guard.

Executive Director
Om Sharma
Om is the Executive Director of the HSRFV. He is a rising senior in high school. Om has previously worked on presidential campaigns and statewide campaigns in addition to serving as a United States Senate Page. Om is also a graduate of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia which he describes as the catalyst of his passion for politics. Om is the President of an organization he founded called Asian Youth for Conservative Thought where he hopes to uplift an underserved community's voices and foster political literacy among youth. Om hopes to utilize the culmination of his previous skills and apply it to his role as Executive Director as he looks to expand our organization and develop a platform to represent the HSRFV.

Treasurer
AIDAN MCINTOSH
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Aidan McIntosh is the Treasurer for the High School Republican Federation of Virginia and the Vice-Chairman for the 10th Congressional District. He is currently entering his senior year of high school. His goals include growing the organization and improving administrative efficiency. Outside of his role with the HS Republicans, he is an accomplished Boy Scout, a varsity soccer player, and the captain of his school's Quiz Bowl team.

Political Director
Grayson parsley
Grayson is the Political Director for the High School Republican Federation of Virginia and vice chairman of the 4th congressional district. A passionate Republican, Grayson works to maintain relations between the HSRFV and the Virginia GOP, supporting students and campaigns across the Commonwealth. He enjoys being active in political campaigning, and is always eager to connect with voters and boost results for Virginia Republicans.
Outside of politics, he can be found in student government, school journalism, long-distance running, or listening to his favorite music.
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