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INARF Introduces Leadership Academy Graduating Class of 2024 Emerging Leaders Develop their Skill Sets in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 28, 2024) - The Indiana Association for Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) is pleased to announce the Leadership Academy graduating Class of 2024. 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 2024 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 2024 is listed below in alphabetical order: Stephanie Anderson, Opportunity Enterprises Gina Berninger, Sycamore Services, Inc. Amber Betts, Corvilla, Inc. Keisha Boyce, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Hollie Burres, LEL Home Services Tracy Callahan, ResCare, Inc. Katie Dear, The Columbus Organization Chelsea Deel, Village of Merici Chris Duncan, Putnam County Comprehensive Services Cassandra Garrett, Putnam County Comprehensive Services Ashlee Hahn, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. Grace Jackson, Wabash Center Mary Janis, ADEC Kate Keating, Village of Merici Melanie Litke, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Josh Martin, Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc. Mikala Martin, The Arc Southwest Indiana Joe Mattingly, Easterseals Crossroads Julie McKean, Opportunity Enterprises Maria Montgomery, Developmental Services, Inc. Fortune Ndlovu, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Dee Quaglio, Cardinal Services, Inc. Gina Schulz, Easterseals Crossroads Susan Smith, Noble, Inc. Lena Snapp, ViaQuest Community Solutions Amy Watson, Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc. ### 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 28, 2024) - The Indiana Association for Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) is pleased to announce the Leadership Academy graduating Class of 2024.
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 2024 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 2024 is listed below in alphabetical order:
Stephanie Anderson, Opportunity Enterprises Gina Berninger, Sycamore Services, Inc. Amber Betts, Corvilla, Inc. Keisha Boyce, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Hollie Burres, LEL Home Services Tracy Callahan, ResCare, Inc. Katie Dear, The Columbus Organization Chelsea Deel, Village of Merici Chris Duncan, Putnam County Comprehensive Services Cassandra Garrett, Putnam County Comprehensive Services Ashlee Hahn, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. Grace Jackson, Wabash Center Mary Janis, ADEC Kate Keating, Village of Merici Melanie Litke, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Josh Martin, Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc. Mikala Martin, The Arc Southwest Indiana Joe Mattingly, Easterseals Crossroads Julie McKean, Opportunity Enterprises Maria Montgomery, Developmental Services, Inc. Fortune Ndlovu, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Dee Quaglio, Cardinal Services, Inc. Gina Schulz, Easterseals Crossroads Susan Smith, Noble, Inc. Lena Snapp, ViaQuest Community Solutions Amy Watson, Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc.
### 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.