Regional Forum: Unlocking Housing


Amandula Anderson
Real Estate Solutions -Indiana IFF
Managing Director
Amandula Anderson is the Managing Director of Real Estate Solutions for IFF in Indiana. Amandula has nearly 20 years-experience in the nonprofit sector where she has led two community-based organizations – Irvington Development Organization and United Northeast CDC; convened a Quality-of-Life initiative on the northeast side of Indianapolis; directed a program to facilitate a two-generational approach to supporting families within 5 Indianapolis communities; and spent a few years supporting affordable housing through a tax credit syndicator. She is a graduate of Arlington High School, received her BS in Public Affairs from IUPUI and has a Masters in Real Estate Development at University of Indianapolis. In her role at IFF, she is supporting schools and nonprofits throughout the states of Indiana and Kentucky in their desire to build/move/expand in spaces that meet the needs of their clients and brings dignity to all. Amandula enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, ranging from 26 - 12 YO vacationing, reading and having fun with their dog Reo.


Joe Bowling
Englewood Community Development Corporation
Executive Director


Chris Crothers
Jessie Ball DuPont Fund
Director of Impact Investing


Steven Meyer
Intend Indiana
Chief Executive Officer
Steven Meyer serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Intend Indiana, a non-profit that connects people to opportunity and advances collaborative community development through equitable financing and housing solutions. Steven oversees the strategic growth of the organization, including its two Community Development Financial Institutions, affordable housing development, and land banking initiative. Prior to joining Intend, Steven worked for the City of Indianapolis and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management focusing on Brownfield redevelopment and environmental cost recovery litigation. Steven is a graduate of the IU McKinney School of Law and a licensed attorney.


Mike Paull
Northern Trust
Regional Director
As a Regional Director with Northern Trust, I work exclusively with Foundations, Endowments and Nonprofits to help them steward their financial resources for maximum impact. My previous roles include direct nonprofit management as well as various roles supporting ETF creation and distribution. Beyond my work, I serve as the Tresurer for the Northern Illinois University Foundation and also serve as an advisory board member for HOPE International, a global micro-finance institution.


Aaron Perri
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, Inc.
Vice President, Community Impact


Brandon Taylor
LISC Indianapolis
Executive Director
Brandon is a distinguished professional in community development and program management with over a decade of experience driving human-centered neighborhood transformation. Brandon provides leadership to LISC's community development framework and program initiatives. His role includes overseeing neighborhood revitalization, housing, nonprofit capacity building, and comprehensive community development strategies. Brandon connects and aligns efforts to advance a robust pipeline of housing, economic development, small business, and real estate projects. Previously, he directed the workforce program at LISC Indianapolis, integrating it with broader community development initiatives to enhance quality of life, reduce the racial wealth gap, and stimulate economic vitality in Indianapolis. Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University, where his global travels inspired his passion for community development, innovation, and neighborhood revitalization. He also serves on the board of BlackLight and the Steering Committee for the Prosperity Indiana Assets & Opportunities Network.