Directory

Leadership Team

Dennis E. Bland, Esq.

President - CLD Alum, 1982

BA, DePauw University, IN

JD, Indiana University, McKinney School of Law

Dennis leads the direction of and manages the operations of CLD to accomplish organizational goals and long-range strategies. His passion is driven by a concern for the plight of African American youth and community.

Samirah Bongiovanni

Vice President & Chief Program Officer

MS, Walden University, MN

8+ years of strategic planning initiatives, and program development experience in the academic, workforce development, and community engagement sectors. She leads the efforts to advance CLD’s mission to offer preeminent program experiences to both parents and students and ensure the program experience is consistent throughout all platforms.

Gail A. Bradford, CPA

Accountant

BS, University of Arizona. AZ

Gail insures that CLD is an excellent steward of all financial assets. She prepares financial reports and assists in budget preparation, grant proposals and reports. She also provides human resources support for CLD staff.

Belinda Richardson

Human Resources Manager

BS, Indiana University,
Kelley School of Business, IN

With 25+ years of Human Resources experience in nonprofit and public sectors, Belinda oversees talent management. She is a proud mother of two CLD alumni.

Administration

Gail Bradford, CPA

Accountant

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Katrice Freeman

Office Manager Executive Assistant

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Belinda Richardson

Human Resources Manager

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Ivon Egbus

Receptionist, Day

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Tracy Oliver

Receptionist, Evening

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Stephanie Gray

Receptionist, Saturday

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College Prep Institute

Reginald Porter, Jr

Director of CPI

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Mia Black, MPA

Assistant Director of CPI - CLD Alum, 1997

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Linda Bingham (Ms. B)

Licensed Guidance Counselor

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Brittany Denny

Licensed Guidance Counselor

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Arianna Woods

Program Coordinator - Enriching Experiences

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Bennie McPherson Jr.

Program Coordinator - College Success 2

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Temeka Lomax

Program Coordinator - College Success 1

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Development

Tiffany Thomas

Manager of Grants & Administration

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Rodney Cork

Alumni Relations Coordinator

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Ron Brown

Manager of Events & Sponsorships

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Taylor Hall

Development Coordinator - CLD Alum, 2016

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Data & Evaluation

Will Emhardt

Data Analyst

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Tasnim Faqir

Manager of Program Evaluation

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George Bolds

Evaluation Assistant

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Programs

Malik Perry

Manager of Programs

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LaTessa McClendon

Manager of Community Programs

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Alexus Rhodes

Program Coordinator - Precious Miss/Imani Book Club

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Duane Slaughter

Program Coordinator Project MR. and Junior Self-Discovery

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Guy Scott

Program Coordinator - Self Discovery/Career Exploration

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Michaela Lindsay

Program Coordinator - In School

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Christopher Crowell Jr.

Program Coordinator - Satellite

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Tony Guthrie

Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator

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Board of Directors

John Otteson

Chairman

Indiana Corporate Banking Director
Old National Bank

Christopher Barney

Vice Chairman

CLD Alumnus, 1984

President & Owner
Team Cruiser Conversion Company

Eric Dozier

Secretary

Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity Eli Lilly and Company

Patrick Walsh

Treasurer

President & Chief Operating Officer
Emmis Communications Corporation

Thomas King

Past Chairman, Member

Retired
Indiana State Museum & Historical Sites

Dr. Robert L. Bowen, P.E.

Past Chairman, Member

Retired
Bowen Engineering Corporation

Stephen A. Stitle

Past Chairman, Member

Indiana Managing Partner
Amundsen Davis, LLC

Members

Troy Arthur

Director of Academic and Membership Affairs

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Doug Brown

Retired

Fusion Alliance

Quinn Buckner

Vice President of Communications

Pacers Basketball

Patrick F. Carr

Retired

UnitedHealthOne

Matthew Conrad

Principal

Stimulus Economic Development Advisors

Bowman Elder

President

Southern Indiana Commerce Corporation

Dr. Sue Ellspermann

Retired President

Ivy Tech Community College

Daniel Elsener

President

Marian University

Caryn Glawe

Partner

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

William Hanna

Executive Director

Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation

Jeffrey Harrison

President & Chief Executive Officer

Citizens Energy Group

Marva Hunt

President and CLD Alumnus, '82

CLD Alumni Association

Jimmie L. McMillian Jr.

Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Corporate Counsel

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David O'Neal

Director

BMO Bank

Joseph Pettygrove

Partner

Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP

Michelle Phanthavongsa

Central Division VP of Merchandising

Kroger

Derica W. Rice

Retired

Eli Lilly and Company

Jim Sadtler

Retired

Indianapolis Power & Light Company

LaTanya Smith

Independent Insurance Agent

MEA & Associates Inc.

Shemeka Young

Vice President of Human Resources

One America Financial

Leo "Skip" Watson

Executive Vice President

Regional President – Busey Bank

Vicky Wolfe Bender

Senior Director, Marketing

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