Without the support of our Board Members, Members at Large, Advisory Board, Emeritus, and our Staff that works tirelessly to connect families, UWYGPM would not be the driving force that is has become today.
Board of Directors
| First Lady Racelder Grandberry-Trimble Indiana Conference United Methodist Church Counselor |
Chairperson |
| Richard Samuels President Growing Indy Group |
Vice-Chairperson |
| Brandon Moore, MBA, MSM Operations Coordinator Williams Brothers LYC Pharmacy |
Treasurer |
| Mollette Hall Retired Educator |
Secretary |
| Attorney Roberta Ross Ross & Brunner Law Firm |
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| Aretha Johnson Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager PNC- Certified Women’s Business Advocate Thirty Eighth Street Branch NMLS ID: 622173 PNC Bank |
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| Cecelia Whitfield Founder & President of UWYGPM |
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| Brian Mayo Marketing & Technology |
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| Katherine Blane, Retired United States Senator Richard G. Lugar |
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| Robert Ohlemiller Retired from Indiana Department of Correction |
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| Juanita Tinsley Retired Educator |
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| Chevelle L. Russell, MSM Career Coach Ivy Tech Community College |
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| Silvia Garcia, PhD IUPUI, office of Community Engagement Director of Research |
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| David Townsend , MSW, QMHP |
Indiana Statewide Board of Directors
| Jeanie Estep Muncie, Indiana |
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| Camille Mealy Hartford City, Indiana |
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| Jerry Ann Chomoko Logansport, Indiana |
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| Vauline Wallace Gary, Indiana |
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| Karen Skimmer Evansville, Indiana |
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| Amy Lauer Wabash, Indiana |
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| Kathy Baer Ft. Wayne, Indiana |
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| Claudia Schneider Hanover, Indiana |
Advisory Board
| Bishop Cheryl McBride Brown, Ph.D., Education Pastor of "Believers In Christ" Milwaukee, WI |
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| Dr. Susan D. Watson, Ph.D. Masters of Divinity & Doctorate in Psychology Founder of "John 17 Ministries" Indianapolis, IN |
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| Dr. Delron Shirley, Ph.D. Teach All Nations Colorado Springs, CO |
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| Mark Short (DC) H.R. Eli Lilly |
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| Dr. Louis F. Chenette, Ph.D. North United Methodist Church |
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| Fatima E. Yakubu-Madus, M.S. Christ Church Cathedral |
Emeritus
| Larry R. Bruce CLU Emeritus State Farm Insurance |
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| James A. Whitfield Retired Eli Lilly Company Emeritus and Perpetual |
Staff
| Cecelia Whitfield | Founder/President |
| Shawnta Beverly | Project Director |
| Lynda Thompson | Driver |
| Lora Henderson | Case Manager |
| Natasha Dennison | Data Specialist |
| Gail Elaine Johnson, Indiana University | Human Resource Volunteer |
| Thomas Brink | Mentor & Coach Volunteer |
| Justin Robinson, Compassion International | Website Volunteer |
Affiliations
| Indiana Chamber | |
| Indiana Council of Specialized Transportation | |
| Prosperity Indiana | |
| American Correctional Association | |
| Community Transportation Association Of America |
Partnerships
| Eastern Star Church | |
| Fairbanks Hospital | |
| Fathers and Families | |
| Fresh Anointed Life Worship Center | |
| Indiana Department of Correction | |
| Indianapolis Public School | |
| I.U.P.U.I. Solution Center | |
| Ivy Tech Community College | |
| Light of the World Christian Church | |
| Lilly Endowment Inc. | |
| North United Methodist Church | |
| Peace Learning Center | |
| St. Andrew Presbyterian Church | |
| St. David's Episcopal Church | |
| The Children's Museum of Indianapolis | |
| Robert Ohlemiller, Marion County Sheriff's Department | |
| Urban League | |
| Steve Campbell, Vice President of Communication, Indianapolis Colts | |