Our Team

Leader. Learner. Listener. Partner. Advocate. Educator. Connector. Critical thinker. Challenger. Championer. Problem-solver. Avid coffee-drinker. Wife. Mother. Sister. Caregiver of a bunch of furry characters. Inspired by those who can translate ideas into action and who are willing to take risks and try something new to get better outcomes for people. Recovering academic with a strong value for research and data. Believer in housing as a right and housing as a social justice and public health solution. Grounded in community driven work and champion of collective impact.

Vision for Change, CoC and CHIP strategic plans, Blueprint Council and CHIP Board of Directors, System Planning, Public Policy and Advocacy, Funding and Funding Alignment, Coordinated Investment Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-system Strategies, Collective Impact, Housing First, CoC and CHIP progress and performance

Connector. Storyteller. Fundraiser. Strategist. Relationship-builder. Community advocate. Creative thinker. Sports enthusiast. Lifelong learner. Passionate about turning big-picture ideas into sustainable impact. Believer in the power of relationships to fuel progress—and that housing is a fundamental right. Always up for a challenge, a brainstorm, or a really strong coffee. Grounded in purpose-driven work and energized by people who care deeply about change.

• Building authentic donor relationships
• Creating memorable sponsorship experiences
• Hosting community-driven events
• What it’s like to go from sports to social impact
• How fundraising is really just storytelling (with strategy)
• My favorite local coffee shops ☕

Gets it done. Loves science, animals, spreadsheets, and books. Eats like a kindergartener. Has strong nerd vibes. Works to make the world better for children, families, and communities.

Human Resources, Payables/Receivables, Operations, Contracts & Grants

Nurturer. Explorer. Caretaker of six fuzzy rescued companions. Believer that all beings are significant and sacred (even the creepy-crawlies). Eastside Indianapolis Enthusiast. Lover of new experiences, a fresh set of sheets, and anything topped with salted caramel. When I’m not working, you will find me in the garden or tending to our backyard flock of hens. Rarely am I back inside until the sun has fully set. My beliefs are simple ones at their core- be kind, do no harm, and radically care for thy neighbor.

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Opportunities for sponsorships and partnerships, volunteer and community engagement initiatives, CHIP Communications, The Handbook of Help, The Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service, and CHIP Celebration.

 

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Social Media, Handbook of Help Support, and Community Engagement Support!

Experimenter. Problem solver. Implementer. I’m a passionate advocate for ending Veteran homelessness, driven by purpose and grounded in action. A dedicated early riser and unapologetic coffee lover, I thrive on connection-whether through community work, lively conversations, or spontaneous adventures.

Social by nature, I’m a sea explorer at heart and an audiophile with a deep appreciation for legends like Ella Fitzgerald, John Prine, Buddy Guy, and Jimmy Buffett. When not immersed in meaningful causes or music, you’ll find me diving into books or pausing to admire the beauty in small, everyday moments.

CES Policies & Procedures, CE Leadership Workgroup, New Project Onboarding, Skilled Assessor Onboarding, CES Training & Knowledge Base Expansion, Process Mapping & System Refinements, Prioritization, Veteran Technical Assistance, CE Technical Assistance & Helpdesk

A long walk enthusiast and father of a sensitive dog and petulant cat. Terrible at parallel parking but has been described as a “Pleasure to have in class”. Homelessness is a societal choice, not an individual failure. Every person is sacred and deserves a safe and dignified place to call home. “One cannot deny the humanity of another without diminishing one’s own.” – James Baldwin

Becoming a new HMIS partner or User, training needs, integrating HMIS into workflows, technical assistance, our learning management system, and the HMIS advisory workgroup.

Introvert. Leftie. Caffeine-powered. Probably anxious. Often holding a grudge from game night. Always on Spotify. Amateur plant parent. Professional nap taker. Linda Belcher impersonator. Proved you can forget how to ride a bike. Consumer of newsletters, engaging visuals, and red wine. Supporter of harm reduction, mutual aid, local libraries, and the Oxford comma. Housing is a human right. Housing is healthcare. Housing for all. Be kind to each other. Tell your dog Abe says hi.

“If we really care about homelessness, if we really care about trying to solve a complex issue, then I have to realize that my capacity to serve you has to be rooted in a love that only knows radical acceptance.” – Iain De Jong

CHIP Speaking Engagements, Point-in-Time (PIT) + Housing Inventory Counts (HIC), General HMIS Data Detective Work

Full of energy and mom to 3 teenagers. Caring spirit, always eager to support those in need. An early riser but still enjoys the company of her bed. Avid TV and movie binge watcher. Loves to read a good murder mystery book even though it has been a while. Romanticizer of life and tries to think on the bright side of things. Overthinker in the best way possible. Driven by a deep love for learning and a passion for helping others. Empathetic and nurturing nature.

All things HMIS

Empathetic. Anxious. Curious. Passionate. Partner. Dog mom. Believer in universal human rights.  Lover of a spreadsheet, a good nap, vacations, and furry friends. Prefers being behind the scenes in both theater and life. Values face-to-face connection.

Abolitionist. Community-focused. Book collector. Intermittent reader. Stubbornly optimistic. Experimenter. Process-oriented. Curious. Parent to the sweetest pit bulls you’ve ever met. More plants than friends. Believer in the social change ecosystem where everyone has a purpose, and each person’s contributions are meaningful and valued.

HMIS and CES trainings for your agency, Technical Assistance and Problem Solving, Case Management Institute (CMI), Learning Management System (LMS), Data Quality

Always Learning and Growing.

CES daily operations, case conferencing, the housing pool, referral tracking, Homeless Preference Vouchers, Foster Youth to Independence Vouchers, skilled assessor support, skilled assessor office hours, CES technical assistance & helpdesk

Advocate. Activist. Ambitious. Risk Taker. Disrupter. Visionary. Competitive. Environmentalist. Traveler. Anti-racist Practitioner. Servant Leader. Dedicated to leaving the world a better place. Believer in the connection we all have with each other and the earth. Passionate about ensuring equity for all and promoting anti-racist practices and principles. Driven to serve my community and create change through a trauma informed lens. Homelessness is a human right and it’s one we not only can change but have a responsibility to do so.

Past lives: juvenile probation officer, social services case manager, retired career firefighter, child and family wraparound services provider, housing and neighborhood inspector, and student. Cold brew over hot coffee. Night owl by nature. Dogs over cats. Loud introvert. Quiet but always listening.

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Supporting case managers and community partners working to move neighbors from homelessness to housing, coordinating case conferencing, and helping keep Streets to Home Indy programs, data, and partnerships running smoothly.

Wife. Mother. Friend. Native Hoosier and IU girl. Likes knowing the big picture and end goal first. People watcher and connector. Fan of the English language and anything well-written with it. Lover of history (those who ignore it are bound to repeat it). Lover of cats (really, all animals),biographies, documentaries, camping, the outdoors and basketball.

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Board governance and responsibilities. Grant writing and compliance. Federal cost allowability/2 CFR 200. Healthcare access. Getting organized. Did I mention basketball?

Mom.  Wife.  Non-profit enthusiast.  Curious.  Loves finding a great deal!  Detail-oriented.  Treasures conversations that make you think.  Passionate about making the world a better place.  Enjoys family time, CrossFit, listening to audiobooks, thrifting, and spending time with friends.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”  –Coretta Scott King

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All things grants, contracts, and budgets.

Niki’s entire career has been centered on social services where she has worked in a variety of environments: foster care, youth residential services, juvenile and adult corrections, school/home-based care coordination, medical, and homeless services. Niki is known for her ability to build close collaborative relationships and engage with a wide network of people and resources to support and assist each neighbor as effectively as possible.

All things Streets to Home Indy.

I’m a proud husband and father, a big introvert with a competitive streak, and someone who believes in giving my all whether that’s on the tennis court or in everyday life. I love traveling, especially anywhere I can soak up the Caribbean sun. I’m fluent in ASL, so if you see me talking with my hands, now you know why! I prefer tea over coffee, and I’m passionate about helping others. I strongly believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home. My work with Child Services and adult probation has shaped my heart for advocacy and second chances.

All things Streets to Home Indy.

Supporting neighbors experiencing homelessness through the Streets to Home Indy initiative—conducting street outreach, helping people navigate housing options, and connecting them to the resources needed to move into stable housing.