Board-Ready Executive | Governance Leader | Cross-Sector Strategist
25+ years of executive leadership across nonprofit, government, retail, and economic development
Leadership Profile
Stacy brings analytical rigor, operational discipline, and values-driven leadership to every boardroom. She is known for aligning mission with measurable results, asking thoughtful strategic questions, and building collaborative cultures that drive long-term impact.
Executive Impact
- Led multi-site nonprofit and civic organizations with multimillion-dollar budgets
- Strengthened governance, compliance, and operational infrastructure
- Guided organizations through growth, modernization, and strategic transformation
- Distributed $22M+ in small-business loan and grant funding during crisis response
- Built cross-sector partnerships spanning public, private, and philanthropic stakeholders
Senior Leadership Experience
Operations & Strategy – Kiwanis International
Foundation Director – Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Executive Director, Anchor Institution Strategies – Indy Chamber
Chief Operating Officer – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana
Chief Operating Officer – Reach For Youth
- Modernized reporting and performance systems
- Improved cross-site operational integration
- Expanded community partnerships and stakeholder engagement
- Advanced inclusive economic development and supplier diversity initiatives
Board & Governance Leadership
Board Chair – Presidents Roundtable
Board President – Junior League of Indianapolis (1,000 members | $10M assets)
Board Member – Purdue University HHS Alumni Board of Directors
Director & Board President – Purdue Women (International Council)
Founding Chapter Leader – Purdue Women, Indianapolis
Governance strengths:
- Strategic planning & long-term visioning
- CEO/executive partnership & oversight
- Financial stewardship & risk management
- Governance structure & board development
- Cross-sector stakeholder alignment
Education & Credentials
- Master of Science in Management
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
