The Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation (MDLF) has announced the 25 participants for its Class VI Fellowship. The MDLF Fellowship was established in 2017 to create a statewide network of change agents who are actively working to make Indiana the best place to build a future. 

The two-year, curated program includes monthly convenings and rigorous coursework on issues including the economy, education, healthcare, and civil society while providing opportunities to learn from a variety of experts through lectures, exclusive case studies, and Socratic-style discussions. Unique to MDLF, Fellows identify issues, apply critical thinking, and address challenges in their own communities through individual Capstone projects. 

Fellows are selected by the MDLF Board based on their demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and alignment to the Foundation’s core principles of individual liberty, personal responsibility, and the importance of private enterprise. 

“We are delighted to share the Class selection was a result of 137 applicants from 28 counties that went through an extensive and competitive application process,” said MDLF Fellowship Committee Chair, Blair Milo. “Now being six years into the program with over 100 prior Fellows, we can see the impact being made personally, professionally, and statewide. This class is diverse in thought, region, industry, and background, and we are looking forward to the growth and development they’ll experience over the next two years.”

Class VI Fellows:

Shamika Anderson, Marion County

Roshni Bag, Hamilton County

Ewelina Connolly, Allen County

Jared Davis, Hamilton County

Robert Evans III, Marion County

Geoffrey Fenelus, Marion County

Thomas Foulkes, Vigo County

Michael Froedge, Henry County

Rebecca Gilliam, Wayne County

Christina Glover Burnette, Hancock County

Liane Hart, Hancock County

Kristie Johnson, Marion County

Brady Kalb, Tippecanoe County

Tiernan Kane, St. Joseph County

Dan Kozlowski, Lake County

Thomas Lyons, Marion County

Brett Morgan, Marion County

Katherine Moynihan Gray, Marion County

Andrew Neal, Marion County

Rob Panos, Hamilton County

Whitney Peterson, Marion County

Svitlana Ramer, Hamilton County

Kaitlyn Steinhiser, Marion County

Allison Stitle, Marion County

Keeanna Warren, Hamilton County

“Our new Class of Fellows represents 10 counties, 11 industries, and participants between the ages of 23 and 49. I am excited to work with this group of Hoosier leaders and help them excel in their passion places by bringing their Capstones to life,” said Kelsey Cook, MDLF Membership Director.

About the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation

The Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation strives to enable leaders and drive change in Indiana, just as Mitch Daniels did as the state’s 49th Governor. The vision for MDLF is to develop a statewide network of change agents, actively working to make Indiana the best place to build a future. For more information about the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation, please visit www.MDLFindiana.org.