BA, DePauw University, IN
JD, Indiana University, McKinney School of LawDennis 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.
MS, Walden University
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.
MSW, Purdue University & IUPUI
With 25 years of leadership and development experience, Joi strengthens CLD’s efforts through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and sustainable growth initiatives. She is dedicated to building systems that empower leaders, align teams, and expand community impact.
BS, University of Arizona
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.
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.
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CLD Alumnus, 1984
President & Owner
Team Cruiser Conversion Company
Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity Eli Lilly and Company
President & Chief Operating Officer
Emmis Communications Corporation
Retired
Indiana State Museum & Historical Sites
Retired
Bowen Engineering Corporation
Indiana Managing Partner
Amundsen Davis, LLC
Director of Academic and Membership Affairs
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Retired
Fusion Alliance
Vice President of Communications
Pacers Basketball
Retired
UnitedHealthOne
Principal,
Stimulus Economic Development Advisors
President
Southern Indiana Commerce Corporation
Retired President
Ivy Tech Community College
President
Marian University
Partner
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Executive Director Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation
President & Chief Executive Officer Citizens Energy Group
CLD Alumnus, 1982
President, CLD Alumni Association
Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Corporate Counsel
IMS | INDYCAR | IMPS
Director
BMO Bank
Partner
Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP
Central Division VP of Merchandising
Kroger
Retired
Eli Lilly and Company
Retired
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Independent Insurance Agent
Ophthalmologist
VP of Human Resources,
One America Financial
Executive VP,
Regional President – Busey Bank
Executive VP, People + Culture
The Heritage Group
CLD Alumnus, 1979
Director of Specialty Care Services
Eskenazi Health