24 Distinguished Hoosiers Chosen for 2025 Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance has announced the selection of 24 exceptional individuals for the 2025 class of the John M. Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute. These social impact professionals are based in 16 counties across Indiana.
This initiative, now in its fourth successful year, is dedicated to enhancing the skills of professionals in leadership roles within Indiana's philanthropic sector. The selected cohort showcases the diverse and dynamic nature of Indiana's philanthropic community.
IPA President and CEO Claudia Cummings highlighted the critical need for developing visionary leaders in Indiana, especially in key areas such as education and economic development. The program not only celebrates the significant contributions of John M. Mutz to the IPA but also aims to instill wisdom and knowledge in its participants, igniting a passion for philanthropy and community improvement.
“We want to imbue the individuals who graduate from our program with a lot of knowledge and wisdom,” shared John Mutz. “But more importantly, what we want to do is build a fire under philanthropy, and under government, and under business in this state so we can be better than we are.”
This year's class comprises a vibrant mix of professionals from various sectors, including foundations, corporations, and social impact organizations, all united in their commitment to driving positive change in Indiana.
The following have been chosen for acceptance into the class of 2025 Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute:
- Nadine Baker, Grants and Scholarships Manager, Don Wood Foundation
- Kelsi Coe, Senior Program Officer for Health & Housing, LISC Indianapolis
- Ryan Cole, Director of Student Philanthropy Programs, Valparaiso University
- Patricia Frank, Project Manager, Indiana University
- Rico Francis, Pacers Foundation Social Impact Director, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
- Sunjay Goel, Senior Investment Advisor, PNC Bank, Institutional Asset Management
- Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs, Hendricks County Community Foundation
- Chad Huff, Associate Director, Tipton County Foundation
- Arvetta Jideonwo, Founder and CEO, SGS for Good
- Dr. Kristie Johnson, Vice President of Development and External Affairs, The International Center
- Mandy Jo Lohrum, Director, Hospital Foundation of Decatur County
- Jessica Mace, Vice President, Health Foundation of La Porte
- Neysa Meyer, Executive Director, Putnam County Community Foundation
- Sam McFadden, Director of Community Grantmaking and Financial Management, Community Foundation of Wabash County
- Aaron Perri, Vice President of Community Impact, Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
- Dr. Berg Raunick, Director of Clinical Quality and Advancement, Health Care Education and Training
- Amanda Schmitt, Manager of the Foundation and Community Relations-North, CenterPoint Energy
- Wes Scott, Director of Communications and Marketing, Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
- Wendy Sedlak, Strategy Director for Research and Evaluation, Lumina Foundation
- Allyson Smith, Executive Director, Hancock Health Foundation
- Tyrone Spann, Senior Philanthropy Officer, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ
- Kallie Sulanke, Chief Community Partner for Outreach and Donor Relations, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County
- Fabio Yataco, Senior Community Leadership Officer, The Indianapolis Foundation
- Vincent Viveros, Vice President, J.P. Morgan Chase; Treasurer, Escala Foundation
The Institute's sessions, scheduled to run monthly until October 2025, promise to offer these leaders a transformative experience, equipping them with the tools to make a significant impact in their communities and beyond.
For more detailed information about the 2025 class and the Institute, please visit www.inphilanthropy.org/mutz.