Board of Directors

BOARD CHAIRS

* identifies as a woman | ** identifies as Latina | *** identifies as Latino

Ben Slaugher*** | President
Covideo | Director of Sales

Indianapolis, IN

Professional Work Experience: Strong operations background with P&L responsibility; highly analytical and process-driven.

Eric Strickland | Treasurer
Landmark Companies

El Portal, Florida

Professional Work Experience: Nonprofit management, real estate, developer

Katie Birge* | Secretary
M25

Indianapolis, IN

Professional Work Experience: Co-working, Entrepreneur programs, programming, grant writing, Marketing/PR,

BOARD MEMBERS

* identifies as a woman | ** identifies as Latina | *** identifies as Latino

David Baughn
Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana | Director of Operations

Indianapolis, IN

Professional Work Experience: Nonprofit experience, operations experience, grant writing, and board training.

Rodolfo (Rudy) Bustamante***
Bustamante Consulting | Founder & Owner

Indianapolis, IN

Professional Work Experience: Financial coach and strategic consultant helping individuals and small businesses build clarity and confidence through tailored financial planning, benefits structuring, and succession strategies.

Consuelo Lockhart**
Latinas Welding Guild

Indianapolis, IN

Professional Work Experience: Welder, Functional Artist, Advocate for Welding, Educator

Monica Pfarr*
American Welding Society Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

Professional Work Experience: Manufacturing, Production, Welding, Workforce Development, Nonprofit/Foundation

Julissa Sandoval-Squier**
People Operations

Indianaplis, IN

Professional Work Experience: HR, Internal Employee Organization, Hiring, Recruiting

Brian Stewart
Edge Industrial Staffing

Indianapolis, IN

Professional Work Experience: Staffing experience, industry knowledge, employer relations, community engagement