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From navigating everyday team operations to carrying maximum impact in the boardroom, visionary leaders have used their experiences to create success. Listen to Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership as the Schmidt Associates’ team speaks with executives and leadership experts to uncover their achievements, watershed moments, and the turning points that have shaped their careers. Along the way, you’ll hear about their influences, discover what it takes to build strength ...
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Introduction: Welcome to Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership. In this episode, Sarah Hempstead is joined by Dr. Paul Kaiser, Superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools. Dr. Kaiser brings over 40 years of experience in education, from being a former math teacher to leading a district of nearly 10,000 students. Together, …
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Introduction: Welcome to Luminate, where we dive into the minds of some of the most creative leaders shaping our world today. I'm Sarah Hempstead, architect, and CEO of Schmidt Associates. In this episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with David Cook, the President and CEO of Hosparus Health and Pallitus Health Partners. With over 20 years of experienc…
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Thankful for his parents who were his first teachers and blessed with gifts of grit and determination, Holy Cross College President Dr. Marco Clark, Ed. D. has found great joy in serving others and impacting lives throughout his 30-year Catholic education career that has included stops in teaching high school, coaching, working with at-risk youth, …
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Join us as we explore the illustrious design career and remarkable creative leadership journey of Tom Neff, AIA, LEED AP. From growing up in Coshocton, Ohio to becoming a prominent figure in central Indiana’s K-12 architectural design community, Tom has contributed to encouraging equity and equality in K-12 schools. Learn more about his design stra…
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Join Host Sarah Hempstead and Christamore House CEO La’Toya Pitts for an enlightening conversation on creative leadership. A driving force in the Haughville and Near Westside neighborhoods of Indianapolis, La’Toya has spearheaded efforts to provide child and youth educational services, senior programming, and life skills training to shape residents…
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Join host Sarah Hempstead for Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership as she interviews Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) President and CEO Dr. Dottie King. Since stepping into her role, Dr. King has advocated for Indiana’s 29 private, non-profit colleges and universities, drawing on her experiences as a professor and admin…
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Travel with us into the visionary world of Leonard Hoops, the president, and CEO of Visit Indy, and the driving force behind transforming Indianapolis into America’s top convention destination. From his Trinidadian roots to his rise in Indianapolis’ growing tourism industry, Leonard’s creative leadership and strategic vision have not only elevated …
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Embark on an intimate exploration of leadership and perseverance with Mario Rodriguez, the visionary leader at the Indianapolis Airport Authority. His tale, a tapestry woven from his parents' daring escape from Cuba and their indomitable spirit to triumph in a foreign land, is nothing short of cinematic. As we chat with Mario, you'll experience the…
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How does the central Indiana arts community navigate and survive during challenging times? Learn how as Julie Goodman, the tenacious and inspiring President and CEO of the Indianapolis Arts Council explains. Follow along as she underlines why the arts are vital to mental well-being and how they can fortify communal bonds. But the power of art exten…
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A seasoned architect known for his creative leadership and dedication to his craft, Steve Alspaugh, FAIA, LEED AP, B+C shares his journey from a childhood fascination with The Brady Bunch to his current role as a Design Architect|Associate. Listen to his experience working on the Franklin Township Middle School project, where he used state code as …
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Meet Angela Britain-Smith, fondly known as ABS, the director of operations at the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSD Washington Township). In our enlightening conversation with Guest Hostess and K-12 Studio Leader Anna Marie Burrell, ABS shares her journey, starting as a librarian and transitioning into a leader handling facil…
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Imagine leading a diverse cultural, racial, and socio-economic school district serving over 16,000 students and 2,500 employees and being responsible for equal and equitable opportunities for all. When he became Superintendent for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, Dr. Shawn Smith found himself in such a position…
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As the founding dean of the Marian University Klipsch Educators College, the University’s former senior vice president of strategic growth and innovation, and now as Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Ken Britt has made a significant difference on-campus through faith, fortitude, leadership, and determination. With humbleness and through hard work, he dr…
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An innovative leader with a passion for conservation and animal wellness, Louisville Zoo director Dan Maloney believes that strong and effective leadership encourages inclusiveness and increased engagement among internal teams and the community. By pushing the envelope of what accredited zoos can accomplish and driving his teams toward strategic th…
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With a background in law, city government, land use, and community development, Deborah Bilitski joined Louisville’s Waterfront Park in 2018 to continue its transformation into a city treasure. While developing a premiere destination for more than 2.2M visitors and over 150 events and celebrations annually, she and her team are set to expand the pa…
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As the Founder and CEO of the Felege Hiywot Center in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis, Aster Bekele emigrated to the United States from Ethiopia and brought with her a sense of community and love. A retired chemist, Bekele started the Youth Farm Initiative, established a food production space, and continues to engage partners…
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For over nine years, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations for La Porte Community School Corporation, Greg Hunt has overseen district building projects that have positively contributed to the student experience, increased faculty collaboration, and led to a more consistent curriculum. Known for his resourcefulness and strategic vision…
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While serving as Board President for the Maple Road Development Association in 2007, Michael McKillip helped establish Midtown Inc. and became its first full-time Executive Director in 2012. Since then, he’s worked on Indianapolis’s Plan 2020 ‘Connect Indy’ Committee, and today, he’s serving as a member of Indy’s CEOs for Cities Cluster while conti…
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As the superintendent of Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, Dr. Nikki Woodson is the face and voice many have come to know and trust. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she and other leaders worked with students, parents, and community members to pass the state’s largest referendum, resulting in $470M to enhance student l…
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As the third Head of School for the International School of Indiana (ISI) and the first female to hold the position, Elizabeth Head is a trailblazing leader with a breadth of International Baccalaureate curriculum, language immersion, and strategic growth experience. Under her leadership and with a vision of creating a unified campus, ISI opened th…
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Since 2013, Dr. Robert Garrett has been educating future business leaders at the University of Louisville where he serves as the director of Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship, the Brown and Williamson Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, the Department Chair for Management and Entrepreneurship, and the Dean of Faculty for the College of Busine…
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After spending 21 years helping central Indiana communities preserve historic structures and enhance natural landscapes, Schmidt Associates Client Liaison, Joseph Jarzen is looking forward to continuing to positively impact change through good design, responsible stewardship, and servant leadership for the firm’s community, lifestyle, and workplace…
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With a focus on expanding multiple programs, including increased medical care, the Damien Pharmacy, harm reduction services, youth homelessness programs, and the Center’s HIV prevention strategies, President and CEO Alan Witchey embodies servant leadership while seeking to empower others. In this month’s edition of Luminate – Navigating the Unknown…
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As President and CEO of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Ky., Kasey Maier and her team turned a former city landfill into one of the strongest examples of sustainability and education by developing a landscape architectural paradise. After a little more than nine years, she has not only taken the organization’s vision from a paper co…
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For over 34 years, Indiana State Fair Commission Executive Director Cindy Hoye has been celebrating the Hoosier spirit through agricultural heritage, creating a welcoming community, and drawing attention to all things Indiana. Simultaneously, she’s working to increase annual Fair attendance and revenue streams as she and her team work to make the F…
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