Meet The Team
Michaelangelo, Executive Director
Michaelangelo is the Executive Director of Drug Free Marion County. Michaelangelo brings a passion for community engagement and partnerships with years of experience working in substance abuse and misuse, prevention and various other fields. Michaelangelo has experience both working directly in leadership and oversight roles, including work with FSSA/DMHA and SAMHSA, respectively.
Omavi, Substance Misuse Prevention Project Coordinator
Omavi is the Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator for Drug Free Marion County. Omavi was born in Indianapolis, Indiana where he attended and graduated from Pike High School. Omavi is currently enrolled at Indiana University as a Political Science Major. Omavi intends to improve his community by focusing on policies that help provide better educational and financial opportunities for underrepresented peoples. Omavi plans to eventually open his own non-profit organization that will allow youth, adolescents, and young adults the opportunity to develop into multi-faceted individuals that can help impact their community. Omavi has experience in drug prevention and research from formerly interning with Drug Free Marion County in the summer of 2021. Omavi also has experience in research from Justin Krebs’ City Council Campaign in 2021. Omavi will use this experience to help Drug Free Marion County with their drug prevention efforts.
Donna, Senior Peer Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator
Donna M. Howard is an Indiana native who attended Shortridge Highschool, graduated from Ivy Tech’s paralegal Associate Degree program, and a.ended Martin University, majoring in English. Ms. Howard has spent the past 35 years working to support nonprofit organizations as a Director of Operation, a Community Advocate, and a volunteer; within these roles, she has become an expert in prevention — additionally, Ms. Howard has worked with many community organizations, corporations, and churches. Most recently, Ms. Howard has transitioned to joining Drug-Free Marion County as a Senior Prevention Specialist, working directly with the senior population and focusing on Wellness Initivative for Senior Education. In this role, she continues to work directly with the community and advocate for their needs. Ms. Howard is an avid reader who enjoys traveling, dining out, and spending time with family and friends. Her two great-grandchildren fill her spirit with youthful energy and drive. As Ms. Howard enters her next phase, she is full of life and excitement; given her decades of experience, she consistently affects the Marion County community.