Staff and Board

Staff

Our staff are dedicated professionals who are passionate about serving immigrant and refugee populations. They are committed to making Indianapolis a welcoming, inclusive city for community residents, old and new.

Terri Morris Downs Executive Director Email (317) 808-2340	Graham Melendez Office Manager | Client Services Email (317) 808-2326
Amy Shackelford, MSW, MPH Client Services Director

 

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors helps guide the Immigrant Welcome Center. Many work with or represent immigrants and refugees, and all have a deep commitment to community service and social justice.

Officers
Richard C. Miller President Retired, E.D. Bullard Company	Neelay Bhatt Vice President PROS Consulting
Maria Pimentel-Gannon  Secretary Founder, Necessary Ingredients for a Simple Existence (N.I.S.E.)	Jackie NytesTreasurer Indianapolis Public Library
Directors
Angela Adams Adams Immigration LLC	Amy Minick Peterson IWC Founder Decorate
Patrick Tamm Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association	Robert Postlethwait Retired, Eli Lilly & Company
Naomi Kwang Barnes & Thornburg	Mario Rodriguez Indianapolis Airport Authority
Karen Friss Immediate Past President	Uzma Kazmi PNC Bank