Matthew is originally from England and has been living in the States since 2008. He is married to the lovely Deborah, they met on the mission field, and they have four beautiful children Elijah, Jacob, Annabelle, and Benjamin. He has been working in ministry for over 20 years on three different continents, and in countries… Read More »

Dr. Alexia Ellis is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio but has called Indianapolis her home since 1998. With a background as an educator for over 15 years, she has a deep affection for children and an unwavering commitment to training and coaching individuals to help them unlock their full potential. Her name, which means 'helper of… Read More »

Charlie grew up in Central Indiana and is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Marian University.  He is a licensed CPA, earned BS degrees in finance, accounting, and computer information systems from the University of Southern Indiana, and an MBA from Missouri State University.  He has over twenty years of accounting and auditing experience in… Read More »

Robin Sanders is the Chief Financial Officer for Warren Township and oversees operations of Warren Township Government Center. Prior to that, Robin was the N.A. Quality Assurance Supervisor for Resort Condominiums International for 20 years, leading a team of 14-30 Vacation Guides. She served on the board of her Homeowners Association for 2 years. She… Read More »

Rick Koch is a retired Methodist pastor who is deeply interested in helping people living with the challenges of poverty get the best chance of receiving needed resources.   With the vision of this project establishing a resource hub that can help ease the stress of those seeking services, Rick is excited to watch this vision… Read More »

Arin is a proud east sider and has been working at Old Bethel UMC for the past 5 years. As a social worker she has worked in various fields, but her passion is serving her neighbors. Arin manages the Old Bethel and Partners Food Pantry and is the Co-Executive Director of Common Ground at Faith.… Read More »

Dr. Tim Hanson, with 28 years of experience in education, currently serves as the Superintendent of the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township, situated on the far Eastside of Indianapolis. Throughout his career, he has held various roles in six different school districts spanning Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana. His journey in education includes stints as… Read More »

Tina McAninch is a licensed social worker and community volunteer with experience in the micro, mezzo, and macro social work spheres, as well as 20+ years of project and program management experience in the business sector. She is currently a licensed therapist serving Central Indiana children and families involved in the DCS/CPS system and plans… Read More »

Sherman Pitzer grew up in a rural part of southern Indiana. He attended Purdue University and Indiana Wesleyan University.  He is an Electronics Engineering Technician, also with a degree in Management. He has been a part of Omnicell for more than 20 years where he is currently a Sr. Technical Trainer, responsible for the company’s… Read More »

Robert Short is a Mental health professional, having worked with FSSA for over 30+ years. Through his strong interpersonal skills, active listening and collaborative efforts he has been able to discover his love for volunteering and neighborhood advocacy. He has worked with the Urban League and St Vincent DePaul. He earned an associate degree from… Read More »