Amar Patel
Greater Chicago–Northwest Indiana '07
Executive Director
Teach For America Indianapolis
A native Hoosier, Amar started his career in education as a Teach For America Chicago-Northwest Indiana corps member in 2007. He taught high school chemistry and biology and coached baseball at Wells Academy High School in Chicago. As Executive Director of TFA Indianapolis, Amar sets organizational vision and direction, supporting the impact of over 700 TFA program members on thousands of Indianapolis students and our city more broadly. Prior to assuming the role of Executive Director, he served as a member of the TFA Chicago-Northwest Indiana team, including as Head of Development for five years.
Meet Our Staff
Chief Operating and Program Officer
Taylor Brown
St. Louis
08
Taylor oversees our regional strategy and direction, team leadership and talent development, and public affairs. Contact Taylor
Director, Program
Monica Skipwith
Monica leads our regional team experience and culture efforts, with a focus on sustained leadership and continuous improvement within an inclusive, joyful staff community. Contact Monica
Talent
Managing Director, Talent
Casey Parks
New Mexico
03
Casey sets vision and strategy to ensure that we continue to increase the scale, diversity and impact of our network through strategic recruitment and career acceleration. Contact Casey
Director, Talent
Ryan Calvin
Indianapolis
16
Ryan manages the recruitment and matriculation of incoming corps members and supports with alumni recruitment. Contact Ryan
Leadership Development
Senior Managing Director, Leadership Development
Richard Morris
South Carolina
14
Richard sets vision for leadership development across our full member network, advising our corps member coaching team and pursing alumni development innovations. Contact Richard
Managing Director, Leadership Development
Brea Porter
Indianapolis
17
Brea sets strategy for corps member effectiveness, experience, and student outcomes, beginning with pre-service through the first two years of teaching. Contact Brea
Director, Leadership Development
Quincy Jones
Indianapolis
16
Quincy manages corps member development and effectiveness through building a strong culture and supports within a cohort, the corps community, and our larger network. Contact Quincy
Director, Leadership Development
Michael Saltouros
Indianapolis
18
Michael manages corps member development and effectiveness through building a strong culture and supports within a cohort, the corps community, and our larger network. Contact Michael
Director, Leadership Development
AD Williams
Indianapolis
18
AD manages corps member development and effectiveness through building a strong culture and supports within a cohort, the corps community, and our larger network. Contact AD
Network and Operations
Managing Director, Network and Operations
Anna Watson
Charlotte
06
Anna sets the vision and direction for our alumni culture, network, and civic engagement and oversees fundraising and staff leadership and development. Contact Anna
Director, Finance and Partnerships
Lakisha Molin
Lakisha leads community partnerships and team budget management. Contact Lakisha
Director, Events and Experiences
Emily Morphew
Indianapolis
12
Emily oversees and manages network events and member experiences. Contact Emily
Manager, Network and Operations
Randy Pease
Indianapolis
11
Randy manages fundraising projects and supports with office operations. Contact Randy