THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER ANNOUNCES 2023 COHORT FOR JAMES T. MORRIS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SERIES
(Indianapolis – August 1, 2023) – The International Center has selected 20 participants for the fourth annual James T. Morris Global Leadership Series.
The 2023 Morris Series cohort is composed of global professionals from across Indiana. The participants represent a wide range of industries, including technology, media, academia and more.
The Morris Series is a five-month professional development program for Hoosiers who demonstrate business or civic leadership with a global components. Inspired by Jim Morris’ vast experience as well as The Center’s mission to support global initiatives across public, private and civic sectors, the sessions will discuss global leadership across government, business and humanitarian efforts. The series will begin in August and conclude in December.
The program is presented by Herbert Simon Family Foundation.
“As we begin our fourth year of the Morris Series, we are excited for these Hoosier leaders to dive into global leadership in corporate, humanitarian and governmental settings,” says Martin Baier, president and CEO of The International Center. “The series allows these leaders the unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together and from one another.”
The 2023 Morris Series cohort includes:
- Courtney Arango, AES Indiana
- Willy Ariste, Nonprofit Professional/Social Entrepreneur
- Lisa Bosman, Purdue University
- Lydia Chastain, INzone-Indianapolis Airport Authority
- Zachery Cramer, State of Indiana, State Personnel Department
- Holly Davis, Indiana Philanthropy Alliance
- Kristin Garn, Indiana Legal Services
- Tracy Guerrero, Indianapolis Airport Authority
- Gerald Maki, Ivy Tech Community College
- Dyna Kristine Martinez, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
- Jennifer Nelson, Dentons
- Mistie Rivas, Immigrant Welcome Center
- Manuela Salazar, Marian University
- Michael Schetzel, Indy Eleven Professional Soccer
- Heidi Spahn, Corteva Agriscience
- Susanna Taft, Develop Indy
- Caitlin Teague, Christel House International
- Paige Thomas, IU Alumni Association
- Khao Trinh, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Seth Walker, Indiana University
