OUR LEADERSHIP

Our Leadership Team

We are a team of leaders from various backgrounds and life experiences who share a common goal.

We are all passionate advocates for vulnerable children. They may face life traumas or challenges, but they are inspiring, resilient, and brave.

We believe every child deserves justice, access, well-being, and a life of opportunities and possibilities. 

Our team is dedicated to using our collective expertise to help improve their lives.

Phyllis Armstrong, Esq.

Chief Executive Officer

Judy Elizabeth Kopp

Chief Financial Officer

Angela Cain

Chief Communications Officer

Sophie Foster

Chief Operating Officer

Heather Hobbs

Director of Direct Representation

attorney, child advocate, child welfare, mediation, foster care

Kelly Myhls

Director of Mediation

Board of Directors

August Haven

Board Chair
Indiana Youth Institute

Rhonda Harper

Vice Chair
Retired, Citizens Energy Group

Charles Grandy

Treasurer
Retired, Eli Lilly and Company

April McGinnis

Secretary
Scannell Properties

Shelly Langona

Chair of Development Committee
RJE Business Interiors

Bryant Reed

Development Committee
UPS, Business Development

Matt Schappa

Development Committee
Hall Render

Evan O'Brien

Development Committee
Scannell Properties

Robert Hailey

Finance Committee
Old National Bank

Demetrice Hicks

Governance Committee
Damar
Pike Twp. Board Member

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