Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Announces Class VIII Fellows
INDIANA – The Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation (MDLF) proudly welcomes 25 dynamic Hoosiers to its Class VIII Fellowship, marking another milestone in the organization’s mission to “Enable leaders. Drive Change.”
Since its inception in 2016, the MDLF Fellowship has worked with over 140 professionals from 27 counties who are committed to making Indiana a premier destination for innovation, economic opportunity, and civic leadership. The two-year program blends rigorous coursework with hands-on experiences, offering monthly convenings and in-depth exploration of key topics such as economic growth, education, healthcare, and civil society. Fellows engage directly with thought leaders through lectures, exclusive case studies, and Socratic-style discussions, in partnership with Liberty Fund, gaining the tools to address challenges in their own communities. One of many unique differentiators of the program is the Capstone project, where each Fellow applies critical thinking and strategic problem-solving to drive impact locally.
MDLF Fellows are selected through a competitive process with a focus on identifying individuals who embody leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a deep commitment to the Foundation’s core principles: individual liberty, personal responsibility, and the importance of private enterprise.
“Each Fellow brings a unique purpose and perspective to this program, united by a commitment to the principles of individual liberty, personal responsibility and the important role of private enterprise," said MDLF Fellowship Committee Chair Maureen Weber. "Equipped with the lessons they’ll learn and the relationships they’ll forge through the fellowship, we expect that each of our Fellows will actively contribute to a stronger, more innovative Indiana.”
Class VIII Fellows:
Amber Audrain - Johnson County
Zach Finn - Hendricks County
Liz Kerns - Howard County
Brittany Krier - Marion County
Jacqueline Kronk - St. Joseph County
Luke Lennon - Hamilton County
Scott Massey - Vanderburgh County
Claire McRoberts - Marion County
Jewel Mosley - Marion County
Corey Parchman - Hamilton County
Joe Pellman - Marion County
Ryan Potter - Hamilton County
Daniel Poynter - Marion County
Greg Price - Hamilton County
Aaron Robles - Allen County
Mark Schneider - Bartholomew County
Andrew Sterling - Hamilton County
Brett Stilwell - Harrison County
Andrew Strope - Marion County
Carlos Taylor - Delaware County
Rob Triplett - Hamilton County
Natalie Tucker - Pulaski County
Kiley Wanecke - Hamilton County
Nakeisha Washington - Hamilton County
Christopher Wilburn - Marion County
“Our new Class of Fellows represents 12 counties, 12 industries, and participants between the ages of 29 and 50,” said Kelsey Cook, MDLF Membership Director. “I’m excited to see how they work together, leverage their expertise, and create lasting impact over the course of the next two years.”
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.
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