Chairman, Vop Osili
Executive Vice Chairperson, Gregory Wilson
Treasurer, Nick Bontreger
Secretary, Gisele Carter
Vice Chairman Central Region, Marilyn Goree
Vice Chairman Northern Region, Arvis Dawson
Nominating Committee Chairperson, Yvonne Harrington
IBE celebrates unity and social impact across all races, ethnicities, nationalities, generations, socioeconomic levels and religious affiliations.
We continue to strive for excellence by providing unique events and programs that reflect the changing landscape of Indiana and the world. Our commitment to excellence through personal enhancement and community development exemplify our dedication to improving the quality of life for all. With a statewide infrastructure now including 12 chapter affiliates, IBE continues to be a major economic and social contributor to our youth and the Indiana community.
Meet The Team
Alice Watson
President and CEO
Jennifer Darby
Chief of Staff
Lakisha Crawford
Sr. VP of Marketing and Community Initiatives
Terri Falker
Director of Finance
Edward Rogers
Director of Events
Kiwanda Street
Program Executive Assistant
Bruce Curry
Human Resources
Katy Merrell
Education Program Manager
Maqube Reese
Youth & Family Program Office Manager
IBE Executive Board
IBE Board of Directors
John Upshaw
Tamara Cypress
Kayla Ernst
Dr. Collette Pierce Burnette
Joe Jordan
Jamilia King
Kimberlin Peak-Hill
TaKesha Wilson
Kobi Wright
Al London
Felicia Seals Buchanan
Reports
A strong understanding of the conditions impacting those in our community is crucial for bringing together civic leaders and for developing programs that help bring about positive change. Here is a sample of our recent reports. Click to download.
Get Involved
You can help us make a positive impact on our communities. Learn more about our initiatives and how your donations can make a difference.
Donation Opportunities