As a member organization of The Indiana Association for Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF), we are pleased to share the announcement of the INARF Leadership Academy graduating class of 2026.
The Academy is INARF’s commitment to, and investment in, the development of leaders with high potential to positively impact industry growth and success. The INARF Leadership Academy – Class of 2026 attendees were selected by the INARF Leadership Skill-Building Workgroup from a pool of highly qualified and interested applicants advanced by their employers, INARF Member organizations who provide services to Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
INARF’s vision is reflected in the robust Curriculum presented throughout four 2-day classes, led by industry experts and experienced leaders, but also from one another through group work and small group projects. Since the Academy’s inception in September 2018, participants have built their capabilities in the following core areas: leading themselves, leading others, and leading change.
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The INARF Leadership Academy – Class of 2026 is listed below in alphabetical order (Noble’s graduate is bolded):
- Katie Avery, Day Services QDP/Manager, Cardinal Services, Inc.
- Brittney Carter, Director of Supported Living, KCARC
- Sherita Carter, Team Leader, New Hope of Indiana
- Tara Cochran, Chief of Staff, Noble, Inc.
- Phyllis Dean, Director of Program Services, Kaiser Home Support Services
- Cassandra Dunn, Safety & Facilities Director, Opportunity Enterprises
- Jessika Ellett, Community Employment Coordinator, The Arc of LaGrange County
- Susan Faltynski, Director of Employment Services, ADEC, Inc.
- Mindy Flinn-Stull, Behavior Management Coordinator, Hillcroft Services, Inc.
- Kassandra Flowers, Director of Youth and Young Adult Services, Corvilla, Inc.
- Jessye Gilley, Vice President of Mission Advancement, MSDC
- Carrie Hogle, Community Engagement Director, AID of Indiana
- Gracie Humphrey, HR Engagement & Culture Coordinator, Village of Merici
- Adrienne Jessie, Regional Team Lead, The Columbus Organization
- Adria Minniear, Chief Philanthropy Officer, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
- Amanda Morrow, Senior Director of Human Resources and Compliance, Peak Community Services
- Melinda Mote, Quality Assurance Director, Opportunity Enterprises
- Michelle Novak, Employment Services Coordinator, TradeWinds Services, Inc.
- Nataniel O’Dell, Director, MainStreet Marketing Enterprises, The Arc of Greater Boone County
- Karen Papp, Manager- Pre-Employment Transition Services, Easterseals Crossroads
- Kylee Pennington, Youth Services Program Manager, Wabash Center
- Connor Reiley, Regional Director, LEL Home Services
- Taylor Reynolds, Full Life Services Associate Director, New Horizons
- Riley Saddlemire, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional, Stone Belt Arc, Inc.
- Laurie Seals, Vice President of Early Childhood and Residential Services, Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
- Breanne Siniard, Director of Community Employment, Stone Belt Arc, Inc.
- Tally Sowards, Direct Support Manager, Mosaic
