Our Team
Devin Thomas, President - Ascension
Evelyn Ridley-Turner, Vice President - Self-Employed
Alli Emhardt, Secretary - IU Health
Rick Powis, Treasurer & Tarkington Tower Representative - Retired
Ryan Puckett - Self-Employed
Rachel Stevens - Indianapolis Airport Authority
Regina Majors - State Auto/National Council of Negro Women
Siobhan McEvoy-Levy - Butler University, Desmond Tutu Peace Lab
Steven Street - Temple Franklin Executive Staffing
Dr. Lisa Mims - IU Health
Dana Harrison - Synergy Consulting Services
Jeff Cheesman - Capital Cities Investments
Charity will most likely be one of the first people you meet from the MLK Center. She's in the streets, at neighborhood meetings and all around Tarkington Park. Charity started in the after school program in 2018 and is now the Community Builder and Nonviolence trainer. She lives in Butler Tarkington. Charity@MLKCenterIndy.org
When you call the front desk, Christina will be on the other end of the line to help. She makes connections, solve problems and answers questions. Christina started at MLK Center in 2020 and lives in Mapleton Fallcreek. Christina@MLKCenterIndy.org
When you call the front desk, Stephanie will be on the other end of the line to help. She makes connections, solve problems and answers questions. Stephanie started at MLK Center in 2020. Stephanie@MLKCenterIndy.org
Jillian started as a volunteer in the after school program in 2018 and is now the Office Manager, keeping us all organized. She does everything from ordering toilet paper to paying the light bill. We would be in the dark without her. Jillian@MLKCenterIndy.org
Amber has worked at MLK Center since 2017 and coordinates our 21st Century Community Learning Center in partnership with IPS School #43 focused on all children reading at grade level. Amber@MLKCenterIndy.org
Lacrisha came to MLK Center in 2016 as the shuttle driver and is now the coordinator for our teen girl programming. She's patient and passionate like none other, and our official fish feeder. Lacrisha@MLKCenterIndy.org
Douglas has been our official drone pilot and DJ since 2018 as the Coordinator in our Best Buy Teen Tech Center powered by Klipsch. He may be on a call with corporate partners one minute and rappin in the music studio the next. Doug was born and raised in Meridian Kessler where he still lives today. Douglas@MLKCenterIndy.org
Stay tuned to meet Julio Trujillo, the new Pathways To Success Coordinator
JoRita joined MLK Center in 2018. In her role as Wellness Coach she is focused on employment - helping with resumes, job leads and providing encouraging words. JoRita@MLKCenterIndy.org
Terrence is our early bird - getting to the building before everyone else since 2018. As the Wellness Coach he is finding resources, talking to landlords and encouraging parents. Terrence grew up in Butler Tarkington. Terrence@MLKCenterIndy.org
This spot is reserved for Robyn - - the Coordinator of our brand new transportation program, the Midtown-Get-Around. Lucky for us, logistics, problem solving and customer service bring her joy. Robyn lives in Mapleton Fallcreek, but was born in Butler Tarkington where she visits her mom during lunch. Robyn@MLKCenterIndy.org
Nikki was the first driver hired for the new Midtown-Get-Around program. She fit right in because she knows every teenager by name. Wave when you see her around the neighborhood in our white minivans!
Steve is another driver for the Midtown-Get-Around. He LOVES the Green Bay Packers and spending time with his grand kids.
Trinity joined MLK Center as the first teen employee in 2017 and is now our official t-shirt maker. In our youth program, she has helped dozens of Pre-K and Kindergarten students learn how to read, including her younger siblings. Trinity lives in Butler Tarkington.
Allison has been the Executive Director of MLK Center since June 2015. She's the engineer behind the Trauma Informed Community Building that has led to the MLK Center you see today. Allison lives in Crown Hill with her cat Wheezy. View her resume. Allison@MLKCenterIndy.org
Jeff is our new Family Engagement Director, connecting all of our youth and family programming for a seemless delivery! When he's not at MLK Center he's coaching or reffing basketball. Jeff@MLKCenterIndy.org