Directory

Leadership Team

Dennis E. Bland, Esq.

President
CLD Alumnus, 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

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.

Marcia Reed-Woodard

Director of Development

BA, Columbia College
MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management

With a long career in institutional advancement,
Marcia champions the fundraising, marketing
and communication goals of CLD and its programs.
She is the delighted mother of a CLD alumna.

Gail A. Bradford, CPA

Accountant

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.

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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Ivon Egbus

Receptionist, AM

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Office Manager

Belinda Richardson

Human Resources Manager

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Shalia Akers

Receptionist, Saturday

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College Prep Institute

Joe Zachery, Jr

Director of CPI
CLD Alumnus, 1980

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Mia Black, MPA

Assistant Director of CPI
CLD Alumna, 1997

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Linda Bingham (Ms. B)

Licensed Guidance Counselor

Annjatica Imani

Licensed Guidance Counselor

Jeffrey Johnson

Licensed Guidance Counselor

Bennie McPherson Jr.

Program Coordinator

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Lisa Holland

Program Coordinator

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Data & Evaluation

Deborah Ross

Manager of Program Evaluation

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George Bolds

Evaluation Assistant

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Amr Elshazly, MA

Data Analyst

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Development

Marcia Reed-Woodard

Director of Development

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Randall Cork

Manager of Marketing and Communications

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Ron Brown

Manager of Events & Sponsorships

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Programs

Samirah Bongiovanni, MS

VP & Chief Program Officer

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Shayne Abrahams

Manager of Programs

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KeAyra Williams

Manager of Community Programs

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Shy Bailey

Program Assistant

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Amber Adams

Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator

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A'Mya Springer

Program Coordinator
Precious Miss & Imani Book Club
CLD Alumna, 2015

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Jazlyn Visor

Program Coordinator
Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project
CLD Alumna, 2015

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Jasmine Griffin

Program Coordinator (Satellite)

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Board of Directors

John Otteson

Chairman
Corporate Banking Executive
Old National Bank

Jeffrey Harrison

Vice-Chairman

President & Chief Executive Officer
Citizens Energy Group

Christopher Barney

Secretary

Owner
Team Cruiser Conversion Company

Patrick Walsh

Treasurer

Executive VP, COO, CFO
Emmis Communications Corporation

Bill A. West

Board Member Emeritus

President
WestReyna, LLC

Dr. Robert L. Bowen, P.E.

Past Chairman, Member

Founder & Chairman
Bowen Engineering Corporation

Stephen A. Stitle

Past Chairman, Member

Indiana Managing Partner
SmithAmundsen, LLC

Members

Nick Anthony

Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
Duke Realty

Troy Arthur

Director of Academic and Membership Affairs
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Vicky Wolfe Bender

Senior Vice President
of Marketing
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Mark Bradford

Regional Chief Executive Officer
Old National Bank (retired)

Doug Brown

Chief Executive Officer
Fusion Alliance

Quinn Buckner

Vice President of Communications
Pacers Basketball

Patrick F. Carr

President & CEO
UnitedHealthOne

Matthew Conrad

Consultant
Conrad Investments

Eric Dozier

Vice President of North America Oncology Eli Lilly and Company

Dr. Sue Ellspermann

President
Ivy Tech Community College

Daniel Elsener

President
Marian University

Caryn Glawe

Partner
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Marva Hunt

Adjunct Faculty
IU Kelley School of Business

David O'Neal

Senior Vice President
Wells Fargo Bank

Joseph Pettygrove

Partner
Kroger Gardis & Regas, LLP

George Pillow, Jr.

President and CEO
Pillow Logistics

Derica W. Rice

Retired
Eli Lilly and Company

Jim Sadtler

Retired
Indianapolis Power & Light Company

Joseph Slaughter

Retired
Herff Jones, Inc.

Karin Sarratt

Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer
OneAmerica

Thomas King

LaTanya Smith

Independent Consultant

Daniel H. Spitzberg

Ophthalmologist

Leo "Skip" Watson, Jr.

Executive VP, Reginal Sales Executive
KeyBank