Dr. Ramon L. Batts is the Lead Pastor at Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church and the Assistant Athletic Director at Lawrence Central High School. He earned a Doctorate of Ministry degree in Social Justice and Political Activism from United Theological Seminary; a Master of Divinity degree from the School of Theology at Virginia Union University; and, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Indiana Institute of Technology. Dr. Batts is a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School where he now serves on the Alumni Board.   He is a board member of LikeNOther Foundation, Inc.; Treasurer of Collaborative Resource Company, Inc.; and, is a member of the Baptist Ministers Alliance, the Concerned Clergy of Greater Indianapolis and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  Dr. Batts also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Martin University in Indianapolis.  Dr. Batts has served in several educational institutions over the past 20 years helping to shape and change young people’s lives.  He is passionate about youth and family issues and can be found training and mentoring leaders in the community whenever he has the opportunity.

​As a transplant to Indianapolis for nearly 30 years, Tehea has a deep commitment to her community and holds several leadership roles including the accountant of her faith community, Victory Tabernacle Church of the Apostolic Faith; the Co-Chair Business & Finance Cluster for Junior Achievement’s JobSpark; a member of the Audit Committee for the Boy Scouts of America; and sits on the board as the treasurer for Westside Community Development Corp (WCDC). Tehea has worked in the not-for-profit industry for the last 20 years and was with EmployIndy for almost 11 years. Tehea began her tenure at EmployIndy in 2012 as an Accounting Service Specialist but her drive, expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to her work quickly resulted in several promotions, leading to roles such as Controller, Director of Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer. In the most recent CFO role, Tehea provided support to her growing team that oversaw the fiscal and administrative functions at EmployIndy. Tehea was responsible for providing fiscal oversight for the organization by ensuring the growing $30M annual budget was spent appropriately, over 45 funding streams of revenue were allocated properly, over 85 MOUs and contracts were managed properly, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform Grant Guidance, and U.S. Department of Labor guidelines and regulations were complying through procurement and contracts. She was also responsible for the network technology infrastructure for the organization and oversaw the human resources team. Through Tehea’s leadership within the Finance & Administrative team, EmployIndy, was able to launch and grow many different initiatives designed to improve outcomes for Indianapolis residents and the workforce. She also developed and led EmployIndy’s “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB)” initiative. She was the first black woman to achieve Indianapolis Business Journal’s CFO of the Year in 2021. Prior to her time at EmployIndy, Tehea was Christamore House Family Community Center’sController/Director of Operations for five years and has also taught classes as an adjunct professor at Ivy Tech Community College and American National University. She currently is an adjunct professor at Marian University St. Joseph College, a consultant for NowCFO, and owns her own accounting and tax business, Financial Resources Group.Tehea holds an MBA in Accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Martin University. She is currently a member of the National Notary Public Association; she previously was a member of the National Association of Black Accountants and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).She believes her drive and aspirations were instilled in her at an early age by her parents and her motivation is her family including her husband and biggest supporter of nearly 20 years, her children, and grandchildren. Her motto is “I can do all things thru Christ that strengthen me!”

Brian is a partner at the law firm of Mattingly Burke Cohen & Biederman LLP and represents corporations and individuals in federal and state, criminal and civil proceedings. He also advises national and international companies on corporate compliance.

Brian is valued for his leadership when it comes to devising and executing legal solutions and plans of action. Whether clients are faced with compliance issues or thorny investigations, Brian understands the importance of problem-solving in a way that allows his clients to keep their businesses running smoothly.

He is a graduate of Indiana University Maurer School of Law and earned a B.A. in both philosophy and psychology from Indiana University, where he was a Herman B. Wells Scholar and Richard G. Lugar Minority Scholar. 

Brian joined Drug Free Marion County Board of Directors in March 2021, and serves on the Board’s Recruiting Committee.

As a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of business experience, Quanece is known for optimizing fiscal management processes, policy and process development, continuous improvement, project management, innovative business solutions that push boundaries, and maximizing operational efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration.

Quanece is currently the Associate Director of Operations at Indianapolis Private Industry Council, Inc. dba EmployIndy responsible for developing long-term operational strategies to achieve company objectives.

Since 2019, she has had a broad range of responsibility in the non-profit sector, which includes serving as Associate Director of Finance at Indianapolis Private Industry Council, Inc. dba EmployIndy, where she managed all financial administration initiatives with expert experience resolving financial discrepancies, while recommending solutions, and delivering excellent financial performance, in addition to, serving on different planning committees throughout EmployIndy.

She previously served as the Financial Analyst at EmployIndy and the Department Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), where she was responsible for all financial functions, including budgeting and planning, accounting, and financial reporting.

Before transitioning her career to the non-profit sector, Quanece was in retail where she spent 13 years managing multiple locations with increasing responsibility, including achieving over $2M in sales at an individual location. After a successful career in retail management, she shifted her focus to long term care insurance while attending college and caring for her family.

Quanece received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Beth is the Founder and Chief Problem Solver of The Cause Conduit, a consulting firm that helps under-resourced, mission-driven nonprofits secure funding, strengthen internal systems, and scale sustainable community impact.

With more than two decades of experience across education, nonprofit leadership, and systems development, Beth specializes in translating powerful missions into clear funding strategies, operational infrastructure, and long-term growth plans. Through The Cause Conduit, she has led strategic grant development and fund development efforts that have helped nonprofit clients secure over $4.5 million in funding while building the systems required to manage and sustain that growth.

Beth also serves as Chief Strategy Officer at GrowthWise Solutions, where she leads organizational strategy and consulting initiatives that strengthen early childhood and out-of-school-time systems.

A Purdue University graduate with degrees in Child Development and Family Studies and Curriculum & Instruction, Beth is known for her collaborative, practical approach to leadership and capacity building.

Her work is grounded in a simple belief: community-rooted organizations deserve the funding, strategy, and support needed to grow their impact and lead lasting change.