Jenna Lawler, a member of the Rushville FFA Chapter and 2025-2026 Indiana FFA State Reporter, has advanced to the final 22 candidates in the selection process for the 2026-2027 National FFA Officer Team.
Lawler is the daughter of Brad Lawler and Nancy Starke.
Lawler was announced as Indiana FFA’s 2026 National FFA Officer Candidate before the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo. She joined candidates from across the country seeking one of six positions on the National FFA Officer Team.
During Phase 1 of the selection process, 41 candidates vied for national office. Lawler is among the 22 candidates selected to advance to Phase 2 after an extensive interview process conducted by the National FFA Officer Nominating Committee.
The national officer selection process gives FFA members the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership, share their passion for agriculture and learn about the responsibilities of serving the organization at the national level.
The 2026-2027 National FFA Officer Team will be announced during Session 7 of the National FFA Convention on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. EDT. The general convention sessions will be streamed live through FFA Live!.
Congraulations and Best Wishes Jenna!
The 2026-27 candidates advancing to Phase 2 are:
Abigail Whicker | Tennessee
Aiden Manley | Kentucky
Alexis Butler | Pennsylvania
Brent DeSaegher | Michigan
Cameron Addington | Minnesota
Chloe Zittergruen | Iowa
Gabrielle Howell | Florida
Hayden Hubbard | Wyoming
Jayda Goodson | New Mexico
Jazmin Palma | North Carolina
Jenna Lawler | Indiana
Joshua Nelson | Idaho
Josie Jennings | Ohio
Kailyn Pippin | Delaware
Kinzie Brassell | Louisiana
Mason Sorrow | Georgia
Max Luedtke | Wisconsin
Rachel Gentry | South Carolina
Raphaella Amaral | New Hampshire
Teagan Erbele | North Dakota
Tucker Smith | Texas
Weston Sondeno | Montana