Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is instrumental in setting the strategic direction of the Immigrant Welcome Center of Indianapolis. Many work with or represent immigrant, refugee and newcomer populations in a variety of capacities and share a deep commitment to human solidarity and social justice.

  • Angela D. Adams, President
  • Lewis & Kappes
  • Tom Morales, Vice President
  • Morales Group, Inc.
  • Ralph Taylor, Secretary
  • Creating Greater Awareness
  • Christopher P. Felts, Treasurer
  • Barnes & Thornburg

  • Sergio Aguilera
  • Former Consulado de Mexico en Indianapolis
  • Janet Arnold
  • Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association
  • Donald Braid, Ph.D.
  • Butler University
  • Karen L. Friss
  • Eli Lilly & Company
  • Amy Minick Peterson, Founder and Immediate Past President
  • Down Home Up North
  • Dr. Dennis C. Sasso
  • Congregation Beth-El Zedeck
  • Fabio Socarraz
  • Presbytery of White Water Valley/Iglesia Nueva Creacion
  • David A. Suzuki, Ph.D.
  • retired professor, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 
  • Maninder Singh Walia
  • Walvan Investments LLC and Lighthouse Restoration LLC