Available to Mentor

Brenda Konradi
Fellow Name
Title
Executive Director
Organization
One Community One Family, Inc.
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

Training, technical assistance and consultation to non-profits, schools, and government entities. Focus in the areas of Systems of Care development, strategic planning, grantsmanship, evaluation, coalition building, community organizing, and program implementation.
Parent and Youth empowerment programs including parent-to-parent support, youth-to-youth support, and parenting workshops.

Short Bio
Over 20 years of professional experience in serving Southeastern Indiana with a primary focus on macro-level work. From Coordinator of local Rape Crisis Services to Systems of Care development both for youth with mental health concerns and those with substance use disorders, Brenda has focused upon system level work to improve the local community. Brenda has been the local Project Director of two SAMHSA initiatives and several other community change initiatives. She is also a certified instructor for Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and QPR Suicide Prevention. She also led the planning of the annual Indiana System of Care conference for several years, growing the attendance from approximately 300 to 650 in 5 years. Brenda also has spent her entire career working on various grants and currently teaches the Program Evaluation and Grantsmanship course within the Social Work program at Mount Saint Joseph University.
Areas of Advocacy and Interest
Southeastern Indiana - Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland Counties.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Systems of Care
Mentorship Areas
Grant writing
Southeastern Indiana area
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
Grant writing
Coalition building
Facilitation
Training
Organization Development: Areas of Expertise
Starting a non-profit agency
Staff recruitment and retention
Business Address
920 County Line Rd.
City
Batesville
State
IN
Zip Code
47006
Bri Gaston-Bell
Fellow Name
Title
Program Quality Manager
Organization
Indiana Afterschool Network
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

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Cassandra Porter
Fellow Name
Title
President
Organization
Favorite Part of My Day, LLC & Beautiful in Bling $5 Paparazzi Accessories, LLC
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

Beautiful in Bling - I offer affordable costume jewelry and an amazing business opportunity

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Short Bio
An entrepreneur committed to equity and financial freedom
Areas of Advocacy and Interest
Equity & Inclusion
Mentorship Areas
Thinking beyond traditional employment while fulfilling your passion
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
Child welfare, Equity & Inclusion
Business Address
4714 Branch View Way
City
Indianapolis
State
IN
Zip Code
46234
Mary-Margaret Sweeney
Organization
seek&summon and HeartSwell Yoga
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

1. seek&summon: A training and consulting practice partnering with non-profit organizations to build and grow training departments, bolster professional development, and create safe and healthy workplaces. 2. HeartSwell Yoga: Yoga for your big day, and yoga for your everyday. Offering personalized yoga classes for your wedding day, bachelorette, baby shower, milestone birthday, and any other life event. Also available for staff retreats and corporate yoga classes.

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Mentorship Areas
New social workers, those considering entering an MSW program.
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
self-care and trauma-sensitive workplaces; sexual health, childhood grief and trauma
Organization Development: Areas of Expertise
self-care, bully-free workplace, building training departments, formalizing professional development processes
Isia Williamson
Fellow Name
Title
Senior Youth Development Professional
Organization
Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

To facilitate a safe place for youth to develop their personal, social and educational development and to enable them to develop their own voice so they can reach their full potential.. whatever that may be!

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Areas of Advocacy and Interest
Educational Systems and best practice,Child welfare and development, social competency, nonprofit development, Hunger,Service Learning
Mentorship Areas
Any and everyone!!!!
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
IYI, Stewards of Children, Mental Health First Aid, First Aid and CPR, Because Kids Count,NAA, etc...
Organization Development: Areas of Expertise
Leadership
Decision Making and Structure
Work processes and systems
Business Address
3909 N. Meridian St. #100 Indpls, In 46208- BGCI office
8575 E. Raymond St Inpls, In 46239-Host Site
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
Zip Code
46239
John Mack
Fellow Name
Title
Retired YMCA, CEO, COO, Teen Leadership
Organization
YMCA
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

Teen Leadership Development

Short Bio
40+ years with YMCA and Teen Leadership
Areas of Advocacy and Interest
Teen and staff leadership development.
Mentorship Areas
Leadership, YMCA Traditions
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
Leadership development
Organization Development: Areas of Expertise
YMCA
Business Address
310 North Crest Dr
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
City
Port Clinton
State
Ohio
Zip Code
43452
Randy Kuss
Fellow Name
Title
Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Consulting Services
Organization
Disciples Home Missions
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States & Canada
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

Renewal and Self-Care
Youth, Young Adult, and Outdoor Ministries
Spiritual Disciplines

Short Bio
Randy Kuss is a Disciples minister with over 45 years experience in youth, young adult, and outdoor ministries. He serves with Disciples Home Missions as Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Consulting Services. Randy is a co-founder of the Disciples Youth Ministry Network and leads spiritual renewal and visioning retreats for youth workers and other leaders. He is trained as a Labyrinth Facilitator through Veriditas, an international organization that promotes creation and use of labyrinths worldwide.
Areas of Advocacy and Interest
Youth and Young Adult Voice and Empowerment
Spiritual Grounding for Life and Work
Mentorship Areas
Renewal and Self-Care
Spiritual Disciplines
Youth Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
Labyrinth Facilitator
Team Building
Song Leading
Spiritual Disciplines
Youth Ministry – All Aspects
Outdoor Ministries – All Aspects
Ministries Across Generations
Organization Development: Areas of Expertise
Team Building & Planning
Visioning Processes
Event Planning
Spiritual Practices & Grounding for Organization Mission
Staff Retreats
Business Address
Disciples Home Missions
P.O. Box 1986
City
Indianapolis
State
IN
Zip Code
46208
Shawna Meyer-Niederman
Title
Youth Work Advocate
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

I offer training and resources in the following areas: Staff Development, Crisis Management, Behavior Management, Program Development, Youth Work Advocacy, and Youth Work Advancement. Additional skills include data management, grant management, community engagement, volunteer management, and experiential learning standards.

Short Bio
Shawna earned her Masters of Science in Youth Development Leadership from Clemson University in 2013. In 2018 she earned her CYC-P with the guidance of Journey Fellows.
Areas of Advocacy and Interest
Youth Worker education and training, and the advancement of the field of youth work including youth worker accreditation. Serving all youth equitably. Ensuring resources for youth workers.
Mentorship Areas
Youth worker advancement/education. Youth worker experiential learning.
New Pros.
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
Behavior Management, program management, staff management, team engagement, crisis management, and youth worker advancement.
Business Address
3617 S. Essex Ct
City
Bloomington
State
IN
Zip Code
47401
James Boyd (aka…JB)
Title
Commercial Energy Retired from Indianapolis Urban League 2013
Consultant and 5LINX Independent Marketing Rep
Organization
Boyd Family and Friends
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

Full compliment of Home, Business, Security; Health and Wellness Products & Services; Affordable Healthcare; Commercial and residential energy contracts.

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Short Bio
30+ years in education & youth development and coaching; 1 year business owner
Areas of Advocacy and Interest
Retired; limited
Mentorship Areas
Retired; limited
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
Education & Youth Development; retired
Organization Development: Areas of Expertise
Education & Youth Development; retired
City
Indianapolis
State
IN
Janet Wakefield
Fellow Name
Title
Chief Exploration Officer
Organization
The Journey
Contact Phone Number
Explanation of Products or Services

Renewal and Self-Care for Individuals
Renewal in the Workplace

Website for more info
Short Bio
Professional Youth Worker for over 40 years - expertise in facilitation and training: topics include Youth Philanthropy, Strategic Planning, Renewal and Leadership Development, Adolescent Development, Staff Development and Program Development
Areas of Advocacy and Interest
Status of Indiana Youth and the lack of adequate funding for youth serving organizaitons
Mentorship Areas
Anything youth work or renewal related
Professional Development: Areas of Expertise
Renewal and Self-Care
Growing the field of youth development
Adolescent Development
Youth Philanthropy
Youth in Governance
Youth as Trustees
Organization Development: Areas of Expertise
Renewal in the Work Place
Staff Personal and Professional Retreats
Team Building and Planning
Strategic Planning
Inspiring the leader
Board Development
Keynote presentations
City
Indianapolis
State
IN
Zip Code
46278