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Board of Directors

Michael J. Feeney, Board Chair
Vice President of Major & Planned Gifts
Cathedral High School



John Hittle, Secretary
General Sales Manager, Retired
Allison Division of General Motors



Douglas Jones, Treasurer
CPA
Crowe Chizek and Company, LLC



Melva Scott
Quality Assurance Consultant
Eli Lilly & Company



Martin J. Moore
President
The Moore Foundation



Alan Mills
Partner
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP



Gregory F. Hahn, Esq.
Partner
Tabbert Hahn Earnest & Weddle, LLP



Dr. Gene McFadden
CEO, Owner
McFadden Enterprises



Rick Webster
CEO, President
DesignPlan Inc.



Lou Jenkins
Vice President, Sales
Merrill Lynch



Vaughn Broadnax
Sales Manager
Frito Lay



Dr. Uma Kuchibhotla
Research and Development,Dept. Head
Eli Lilly & Company




Steve Stoughton
President
The Stoughton Group



Marybeth Lintzenich ("Emeritus")
Educator, Retired




Staff

Executive Director, Joyce Johnson, has extensive experience in the education arena and in working with low-income and minority families. Before joining Starfish Initiative, Johnson was Vice-President of the Greater Educational Opportunities Foundation where she directed a federally funded Parent Information & Resource Center and the Charter School Services Center. She is the editor of “Key Things Parents Should Know About Education in Indiana,” published in 2004. A former home schooler, she was founder and Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Home Educators. Prior to starting her family, Johnson was employed as a social worker.

Mentor Services Director, Bob Goodrum, has been working with families and individuals in low-income situations for several years and has extensive experience in leadership, ministry, and grant writing. Prior to joining Starfish, he was the Executive Director for Lighthouse Mission Ministries for nearly nine years and most recently, the Program Manager for the Chrysalis Academy. Goodrum was designated as “Best and Brightest” by Junior Achievement in 2004, and named Chairman of the Shelter and Day Services Project Team as part of Blueprint to End Homelessness. In 2001, he was selected as a Hoosier Champion for the 500 Festival Parade.

Administrative Assistant, Dominique Duncan, is currently in her last semester at the Indiana Business College where she is studying Administrative Assistance.  Duncan is a single mother with two children putting her way through school.  Not only does she have the training necessary for the position, she has the confidence and organization that makes her a great fit.

Scholar Coordinator, Beverly Roche, received her B.A. in Anthropology from IUPUI in 2007.  Her anthropology research is concentrated in urban anthropology and community activism. Prior to receiving her degree she was a professional actress.  Roche has worked as a Teaching Artist with VSA Arts Indiana and with students in the Diagnostic and Abacus programs and Indianapolis Public Schools.    With a background in theatre, and an interest in human studies, Roche is able to use her diverse skill set to connect with scholars and families in the Starfish program.  Roche speaks French and hopes to speak fluent Spanish someday soon.