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INARF Introduces Leadership Academy Graduating Class of 2023 Emerging Leaders Develop their Skill Sets in Indiana ?INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 23, 2023) - The Indiana Association for Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) is pleased to announce the Leadership Academy graduating Class of 2023. The Academy is INARF’s commitment to, and investment in, the development of leaders with high potential to positively impact industry growth and success. The INARF Leadership Academy – Class of 2023 attendees were selected by the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup from a pool of highly qualified and interested applicants advanced by their employers, INARF Member organizations who provide services to Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). INARF’s vision is reflected in the robust Curriculum presented throughout four 2-day classes, led by industry experts and experienced leaders, but also from one another through group work and small group projects. Since the Academy’s inception in September 2018, participants have built their capabilities in the following core areas: leading themselves, leading others, and leading change. You can find more information about the INARF Leadership Academy at: www.inarf.org/leadership_academy. The INARF Leadership Academy – Class of 2023 is listed below in alphabetical order: Carrie Bates, insights/ViaQuest Community Solutions Amanda Boyd, New Hope of Indiana James (Jim) Coffey, Damar Services, Inc. Carmen Coleman, Easterseals Crossroads Brian Cook, Putnam County Comprehensive Services Michael (Mike) Cummins, ADEC, Inc. Kacie Ensign, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. Shelly Everett, The Arc Southwest Indiana Katie Frigo, Wabash Center, Inc. Brennan Greer, Janus Development Services, Inc. Terrill Hampton, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Tammy Harris, Noble Douglas (Doug) Herlensky, The Arc of Greater Boone County Brittney Hernandez, The Arc of Wabash County Leslie Holleman, LEL Home Services, LLC Dara Mabie, Corvilla, Inc. Alissa O'Hara, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. Mary Raleigh, ResCare, Inc. Kayla Schmitt, The Arc of Evansville Melissa Sharp, Southern IN Resource Solutions, Inc. Tammy Shidler, Cardinal Services, Inc. Candice Vaughn, New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc. Leah Walden, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Joan Wall, Benchmark Human Services ### INARF is the principle membership organization in Indiana representing providers of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our members serve over 50,000 Indiana citizens annually and employ over 14,500 full-time employees. For more than 49 years, INARF has maintained positive work relationships with governmental agencies responsible for human service programs, promoted networking and professional development opportunities for members, and provided leadership and support in the promotion of quality programs for persons with I/DD. INARF is committed to strengthening the system of services and supports for Hoosiers with disabilities. For more information, please visit our website www.inarf.org.
Emerging Leaders Develop their Skill Sets in Indiana
?INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 23, 2023) - The Indiana Association for Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) is pleased to announce the Leadership Academy graduating Class of 2023.
The Academy is INARF’s commitment to, and investment in, the development of leaders with high potential to positively impact industry growth and success. The INARF Leadership Academy – Class of 2023 attendees were selected by the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup from a pool of highly qualified and interested applicants advanced by their employers, INARF Member organizations who provide services to Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). INARF’s vision is reflected in the robust Curriculum presented throughout four 2-day classes, led by industry experts and experienced leaders, but also from one another through group work and small group projects. Since the Academy’s inception in September 2018, participants have built their capabilities in the following core areas: leading themselves, leading others, and leading change. You can find more information about the INARF Leadership Academy at: www.inarf.org/leadership_academy. The INARF Leadership Academy – Class of 2023 is listed below in alphabetical order: Carrie Bates, insights/ViaQuest Community Solutions Amanda Boyd, New Hope of Indiana James (Jim) Coffey, Damar Services, Inc. Carmen Coleman, Easterseals Crossroads Brian Cook, Putnam County Comprehensive Services Michael (Mike) Cummins, ADEC, Inc. Kacie Ensign, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. Shelly Everett, The Arc Southwest Indiana Katie Frigo, Wabash Center, Inc. Brennan Greer, Janus Development Services, Inc. Terrill Hampton, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Tammy Harris, Noble Douglas (Doug) Herlensky, The Arc of Greater Boone County Brittney Hernandez, The Arc of Wabash County Leslie Holleman, LEL Home Services, LLC Dara Mabie, Corvilla, Inc. Alissa O'Hara, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. Mary Raleigh, ResCare, Inc. Kayla Schmitt, The Arc of Evansville Melissa Sharp, Southern IN Resource Solutions, Inc. Tammy Shidler, Cardinal Services, Inc. Candice Vaughn, New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc. Leah Walden, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Joan Wall, Benchmark Human Services ### INARF is the principle membership organization in Indiana representing providers of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our members serve over 50,000 Indiana citizens annually and employ over 14,500 full-time employees. For more than 49 years, INARF has maintained positive work relationships with governmental agencies responsible for human service programs, promoted networking and professional development opportunities for members, and provided leadership and support in the promotion of quality programs for persons with I/DD. INARF is committed to strengthening the system of services and supports for Hoosiers with disabilities. For more information, please visit our website www.inarf.org.