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.

2025-2026

Chairman

Kellen habibelahy

Kellen is the Chairman of the High School Republican Federation of Virginia and is also a member of the Republican Party of Virginia's State Central Committee, making him the youngest party committeeman in the United States. 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 junior in high school. Kellen has extensive campaign experience, assisting with the Scott Parkinson for Senate campaign and is currently helping all 3 statewide candidates this November. 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

grayson parsley

Grayson is the incoming Vice-Chairman 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.

Finance Director

Sammy howard

Sammy is the Finance Director for the HSRFV. In his free time, Sammy volunteers with his local Republican committee and with members of the House of Delegates. A rising senior in high school, Sammy wants to expand the organization more and get more students involved with the HSRFV.

Secretary

vacant

n/a

Programs Director

rj matos

RJ is the Programs Director & 4th District Chairman for the HSRFV. He works with his county's Republican Committee, currently interns under his district delegate, and is a part of all 3 statewide campaigns this year. A current senior in high school, RJ wants to expand our organization and encourage students across the Commonwealth to get involved in politics. Outside of the political scene, RJ is passionately involved in Model United Nations, a thrower for his school's track and field team, and he's been a scout for nearly 10 years.

Communications Director

miles hollingsworth

Miles Hollingsworth is the Communications Director of the High School Republican Federation of Virginia. He has become the first “associate member” of his local Republican Committee based in Northumberland County. Miles has also been a Graduate of the Leadership Institute. Miles is also a second year Apprentice in the Virginia Marine Resource Commission as well as a Senior in the Governor’s School for Marine and Environmental Science.