We have a very special video blog for you this week! Jane Seib, JMF Curriculum Manager, shares her “Why JMF” in the video below, as well as her Butterfly Wishes for the Foundation.
My “Why JMF”: Lauren Maley
As we enter the last few weeks of 2020, JMF is thrilled to be sharing our community’s “Why JMF’s” with you. There are so many fun, fascinating, and inspirational stories and experiences behind each “Why JMF”, and we’re especially honored to share this one.
The Advancement of Inclusion: Board Member Eric Yancy
Eric Yancy has served on JMF’s Board of Directors since the establishment of the Foundation in 2008. He is a pediatrician, with a passion for vocal music, community theatre, and serving children of ALL abilities. Read on to discover why Eric believes deeply in the Joseph Maley Foundation’s mission and programs, and why he thinks others should too.
Board Member: Lisa Kayes
JMF board member, Lisa Kayes, is a former elementary school teacher with a love for cooking, traveling, and historical fiction. Lisa has been witness to the Joseph Maley Foundation’s inception and continued growth, and is passionate about the work that JMF is doing in the central Indiana community.
Planting Seeds: Board Member Lisa Spreacker
Board member Lisa Spreacker is a Clinical Database Testing Lead for Covance Central Laboratories, and sits on the JMF Board of Directors with her husband, Tom. She’s a lover of reading, quilting, and traveling – and JMF! Keep reading to hear the stories of impact that she has seen over her years with the Foundation:
Meet Our New Staff Members!
The Joseph Maley Foundation is excited to formally announce and introduce seven new staff members, all of which have joined our team in recent months. We can’t wait for you to meet them at some of our upcoming events (Golf Outing, Crew Carwash fundraiser, Butterfly Ball – you’ll see them at some – or all – of these events), but we also want to give you the opportunity to learn a little more about each and every one of these exceptional new additions to our JMF family.
Our Summer Interns
With the school year starting, and summer ending, the Joseph Maley Foundation must say farewell to our summer interns. Every year, JMF feels beyond fortunate to have incredible teams of interns to help aid us in all our camps, organization, and planning tasks – and this year was no different. To commemorate a summer of laughs, learning, and serving children of ALL abilities, we’re sharing the favorite JMF memories of our summer interns with you. Keep reading to learn why these interns might miss JMF just as much as we miss them:
Board Member: Melissa Gee
Board member Melissa Gee has supported the Joseph Maley Foundation since its founding in 2008 – through her time volunteering for events and programs, and through her generous support as a local business owner. Melissa, a hairstylist of 18 years, and owner of Salon G in Zionsville, loves yoga, relaxing on the beach, and animals. She continues to give to JMF, year after year. Keep reading to learn why.
Part of the Movement: Board Member Dan Kindler
JMF board member blogs are back! After a brief hiatus, we bring to you an interview with board member extraordinaire, (let’s be honest, they’re ALL extraordinary) Dan Kindler. Dan is a CPA with DeWitt & Shrader P.C., and enjoys golfing, playing tennis, and watching his favorite sports teams (go Hoosiers!). Keep reading to learn about Dan’s hopes for the future of JMF, and why he loves and supports our mission “serving children of ALL abilities”.
A Positive Change – Board Member Stacie Hernandez
Board member, Stacie Hernandez, mother of four and an educator at St. Monica Catholic School, has been a supporter of the Joseph Maley Foundation since its inception. She and her family have spent years volunteering and advocating for the Foundation. Keep reading to learn how JMF has impacted Stacie and her family over the years, and why she continues to come back as a board member, year after year.