Our People
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, we have an incredible team of staff members who are dedicated to our mission of empowering children to reach their full potential through positive mentoring relationships. Together, we are committed to making a real difference in the lives of children in our community.
Darcey Palmer-Shultz (she/her), Chief Executive Officer
Darcey Palmer-Shultz, the Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, has been an integral part of the organization since January 2006. Under her leadership, BBBSCI has become one of the top affiliates in the country, earning recognition and accolades from numerous organizations. In 2012, she was named one of the Forty Under 40 by the Indianapolis Business Journal, which speaks to her exceptional leadership skills. Palmer-Shultz is a former Big Sister in both Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, and she enjoys meeting and getting to know the many good people who choose BBBSCI to be a part of their lives.
Caitlin Bain (She/Her)
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Amy Essley (She/Her)
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Katie Shields (She/Her)
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Camille Brugh (She/Her)
SENIOR DIRECTOR, MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS & PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Megan Iazeolla (she/her)
DIRECTOR, VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Jackie Lai (She/Her)
DIRECTOR, MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, & JEDI INITIATIVES
Drew Neddo (he/him)
DIRECTOR, ENROLLMENT & MATCHING AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Meet Our Staff
From our leadership team to our volunteer mentors, every member of our organization is committed to helping children achieve their full potential. We are proud to introduce you to the people who make our organization great and invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.
Bryce Akridge (He/Him)
Tracy Armstrong (He/Him)
Graham Brinklow (He/Him)
Meghan Caine (She/Her)
Em Clemenz (they/them)
Joanne Colby (she/her)
Janelle Roberts (She/Her)
Rod Ferguson (He/Him)
Mafu Fuyana (She/Her)
Brandy Greene (She/Her)
Chloe Halbert (she/her)
Laura Haltom (She/Her)
Kayleigh Harker (she/her)
Chloe Holliday (she/her)
Margaret Johnson (She/Her)
Mike Lapota (He/Him)
Karly Lieske (She/Her)
Aaliyah Liggin (she/her)
Annette Perry (She/Her)
Faith Plummer (She/Her)
Sheala Porter (She/Her)
Joanna Ramon-Verde (she/her)
Analis Robles (she/her)
Bethany Sacks (She/Her)
Eric Saunders (He/Him)
Angie St John (she/her)
Amanda Stewart (she/her)
Jordan Thompson (She/Her)
Sophia Trivas (She/Her)
Matt Vukusich (He/Him)
Kyle Walker (She/Her)
Heather Washington (She/Her)
Join our team
Joining the team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. As a member of our staff, you will work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about serving others and supporting youth and their families.
Our Board
As a non-profit organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana relies on the support of its board members to provide guidance and financial support to the organization. The board is responsible for setting policies, overseeing the organization’s finances, and ensuring that the organization is fulfilling its mission.
Jack Walker, Board President
The President of the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana is Jack Walker, who is also the Vice President, Walker Information.
Executive Committee
Julie Bowen
David Cathcart
Brittany Ocubillo
Board of Directors
Ashlee Boyd
Teonna Branson
Andy Detherage
Grace Findley
Sally Grant
Brett Headley
David Herron
Sam Hodson
Drew Linn
Eric Lis
Ryan Lynch
Luisa Macer
Zaida Monell
Valory Myers
Heather Perry
Daniel Pierson
Jon Robinson
Joe Rogalski
Chad Rogers
Jim Stehlik
Mariah Summers
Krista Taggart
Patty Turner
Susan Brock Williams
Join the Board
Joining the Board at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in our community. As a Board member, you will work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about serving others and supporting youth and their families.
Committees & Councils
Nonprofit committees and task forces are groups of individuals who work collaboratively to achieve specific goals or objectives within the organization. Committees are typically composed of board members, staff, and volunteers, and they are responsible for overseeing various areas of the nonprofit’s operations, such as fundraising, governance, and program development.