Our People

Our people—staff, board members, coaches and volunteers—are dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for every participant and family. Learn more about the individuals who bring our mission and vision to life.

Our Staff

Jill Schlueter-Kim

Executive Director | she/her

Jodi Aurand

Program Director | she/her

Amanda Burleson

Program Manager | she/her

Laura Duarte

Program Coordinator | she/her

Angi Hansel

West Central Indiana Coordinator | she/her

Jacqueline Weber

Development Director | she/her

Dragana Markovic

Communications Manager | she/her

Erica Gomez

Operations Manager | she/her

Laura Demmon

LaPorte/Starke/Pulaski County Mentor | she/her

Bill Ferry

Lake County- Hammond Mentor| he/him

Allison Wirtes

South Lake/South County Mentor | she/her

Work With Us

Do you share a passion for our mission and want to join the team? Learn more about open staff and board positions.

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Our Board

Gina Fezler

Board Chair

Lisa Kuehl

Board Vice Chair

Jamie Wolfe

Board Treasurer

Alyssa Gawlinski

Board Secretary

Laura Lane-Garavaglia

Board Secretary

Andrea Bowman

Board Member

Katie Bryan

Board Member

Anna Kenney

Board Member

Rochella Neely

Board Member

Jennifer Prough

Board Member

Marco Trevino

Board Member

Gianna Zyla

Board Member

Our Culture

Our mission, vision and core values are at the heart of everything we do. Learn more about our organization, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access, and how you can join our team.

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