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
Kwesi Brown Natural Helper Program Coordinator Email (317) 969-7455	Graham Melendez Office Manager | Client Services Email (317) 808-2326

 

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
Janet D. Arnold Visit Indy	Robert Postlethwait Retired, Eli Lilly & Company
Christopher P. Felts Barnes & Thornburg	Mario Rodriguez Indianapolis Airport Authority
Karen Friss Immediate Past President	David Sklar Jewish Community Relations Council
Frezewd H. Kazmierczak Retired, Eli Lilly & Company	Patrick Tamm Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association