The team leading the High School Republican National Federation
The elected national board leading the federation.
National Chair
Connor McFarland serves as the National Chair of the High School Republicans Federation. A longtime conservative organizer and communications strategist, Connor has led efforts to expand student engagement, strengthen local chapters, and modernize the organization’s national operations. Before being elected National Chair, Connor served as the Executive Director and founded and led multiple youth and media initiatives, including Rooster Media, a production and digital media company focused on live events, web services, and communications. He has worked extensively in audio, video, lighting, and digital strategy for churches, conferences, campaigns, and nonprofit organizations.
National Vice Chair
Jabez Caraballo serves as National Vice Chairman of the High School Republicans and President of the Latino Outreach Leadership Club at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (Class of 2027). Before being elected Vice Chairman, he served as Development Director, leading a nationwide expansion effort that increased the organization's reach by more than 90 percent. As Vice Chairman, he is focused on strengthening the organization's foundation and developing the next generation of conservative student leaders. Beyond his national leadership roles, Jabez is active in local politics and community engagement efforts throughout Kentucky. He plans to study Political Science and Criminal Justice before pursuing a career in public service, with the long-term goal of representing his community in Congress.
South Regional Vice Chair
Benjamin Cunningham serves as South Regional Vice Chair of High School Republicans and Chairman of the Coryell County High School Republicans. A student political leader from Central Texas, he is dedicated to expanding youth involvement in conservative politics and developing the next generation of Republican leaders. Through his political involvement and personal friendship with Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, Cunningham continues to build connections within Texas politics and advocate for greater student engagement in government.
Social Media Director / New York City Chair
William Birch serves as National Social Media Director and National Board Member of the High School Republicans. He founded the organization's New York City chapter and serves as its Chair, building a conservative student network in the heart of deep-blue New York City. A student at Trinity School in Manhattan (Class of 2029), he also founded and leads the Conservatives of Trinity. As NYC Chair, he built the chapter's brand and digital presence from the ground up and led its endorsement rollout for Bruce Blakeman's 2026 gubernatorial campaign. As National Social Media Director, he is focused on sharpening the federation's message and expanding its reach to a new generation of conservative students nationwide. Beyond his leadership roles, William serves as a senior staff writer for Discourse, Trinity's political magazine. He plans to pursue a career in public service, with the long-term goal of running for elected office and representing New York.
Development Director / Mississippi State Chair
Porter Dancy serves as the founder and state chair of the great state of Mississippi. He serves as the chair of the Bylaws and Elections committees . He has been involved in multiple honors societies, and is an active leader in his high school government. GO REBS!!!
Chief Advisor
The national staff supporting chapters nationwide.
Representatives serving on the national committee.
North Carolina National Committeewoman
Hi, everyone, my name is Hannah. I am a student at Liberty University Online Academy and will graduate in 2028. I love the Lord, Duke, my family, and my dogs! I am the Chair of Wake County High School Republicans and the Secretary of NCTARS.
Experienced leaders who advise and support our work.
Advisory Board Chairwoman
Advisor
The chairs leading our state federations.
State Chair
Luke Heaney serves as SCA Vice Chair and Chair of Texas HSREPS. Guided by his Christian faith and conservative values, he is committed to leadership, service, and strengthening student engagement across Texas. Through outreach to local students and communities, he works to ensure young voices are heard and represented. Raised raising livestock, Luke developed a strong work ethic and, in his free time, works on a ranch and helps sell premium meats for Katerra Exotics.
Indiana State Chair
Ben Worland serves as the founder and state chair of the Indiana HSReps. Driven by faith and a mission to serve, he supports and facilitates youth civic engagement and community commitment. As the Indian State Chair, he focuses on building a chapter that unites young, conservative Hoosiers with a national community where they can focus on a devotion to service and common-sense ideology. Outside of HSReps, Ben is committed to a number of academic, leadership, and service organizations while working for Congressman Jefferson Shreve.
West Regional Vice Chair / Oregon State Chair
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