Indiana Democratic Party Staff
Mike Schmuhl, Chair
ZeNai Brooks, Executive Director
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Megan McCullough, Data and Organizing Director
Megan McCullough serves as Data Director and Organizing director for the Indiana Democratic Party. She got her professional political start in 2018 as a state party intern. Since then, she has organized for the 2018 IN Coordinated Campaign and Planned Parenthood of Illinois. When she’s not working, Megan enjoys baking, knitting, and spending time with her family.
Sam Barloga, Communications Director
Sam Barloga serves as the Communications Director for the Indiana Democratic Party. A lifelong resident of The Region, he first was involved volunteering for local campaigns and working as a field organizer for John Gregg for Governor in 2016. Since then, Sam served as campaign manager for Chris Chyung for State Representative in 2018 and Michael Griffin for State Senate in 2022. Sam is a graduate of Ball State University.
Daniela Contreras Cuervo, Fundraising Coordinator
Daniela Contreras Cuervo serves as Fundraising Coordinator for the Indiana Democratic Party. She started her career in politics as Congressional Intern for Congressman André Carson in 2018. She has recently worked as Finance Assistant for the André Carson for Congress Campaign, as well as Finance Director for the Bechtold for Indiana Campaign. Before joining IDP, she was a Legislative Intern for Market Street Group, Inc.
Neil Koglin, Voter File Administrator
Neil Koglin serves as Voter File Administrator for the Indiana Democratic Party. He got his start in politics as a fellow with Christina Hale for Congress in 2020. Neil has served as an IDP Data intern and fellow before joining the staff at the state party. When not navigating the voter file for IDP, Neil serves in the leadership of the Hamilton County Young Democrats and the Westfield Democrats, his hometown’s Democratic club.
Remell Bryant, Regional Organizing Director
Remell serves as Regional Organizing Director for District 1. Although she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, her interest in politics stems from 12 years of dedicated union, community and political activism. Prior to joining the state party, Remell was a steelworker for 15 years. She also was a member and sat on the board of The A. Philip Randolph Institute. She has been a key organizer of “Black Labor Week” which is now nationally recognized amongst Steelworkers across the country for the past 9 years. Remell is currently the Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Region 6 Women’s Committee Chair.
Maliha Zafar, Regional Organizing Director
Maliha works with the Indiana Democratic Party as the Central Regional Organizer for Central Indiana. She comes from a background of working with Women4Change Indiana where she discovered her passion for reproductive rights and working with minority communities. She was inspired by working alongside strong and powerful women who care deeply about Hoosiers’ future. Maliha comes to the State Party with a passion for public service. Maliha graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington with degrees in International Studies as well as History. In her free time, Maliha loves to spend time with her cat, dog, friends and family. She loves the outdoors, hiking, running, and camping during the fall, reading mystery novels. Her family comes from Pakistan and her favorite comfort food is Nihari made by her aunt.