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

Jodi Aurand

Program Director

Amanda Burleson

Program Manager

Laura Duarte

Program Coordinator

Angi Hansel

West Central Indiana Coordinator

Jacqueline Weber

Development Director

Dragana Markovic

Communications Manager

Erica Gomez

Operations Manager

Laura Demmon

LaPorte/Starke/Pulaski County Mentor

Bill Ferry

Lake County- Hammond Mentor

Allison Wirtes

South Lake/South County Mentor

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

Kelly Blieden

Board Member

Andrea Bowman

Board Member

Katie Bryan

Board Member

Dr. Alexandrea Horton

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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