Amy Word

Amy Word

Amy Word, owner of Lamasco Bar, Amy’s on Franklin, and founder of the Franklin Street Events Association is the force behind the development of the West Franklin Street district. Amy was a science teacher when she had a dream that changed her life. She was returning...
Tai Adkins

Tai Adkins

A Gary, Indiana native, Tai Adkins was recently elected as the democratic nominee to serve as the 4th District councilperson on the Gary City Council. Tai received an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a B.S. Degree in Industrial Management and Industrial...
Amy Back

Amy Back

Amy Back is a former Legislative Assistant with the Indiana House of Representatives. She recently worked with Evansville’s Substance Abuse Task Force for social work training and certifications to help families dealing with substance abuse. Amy sits on the Board of...
Terry Bailey

Terry Bailey

Terry Whitt Bailey is admired as a community activist, arts administrator and advocate for educational equity. Terry currently serves as Manager of Programs at the Center for Leadership Development in Central Indiana. Terry spent the previous 8 years as Director of...
Ashley Brooks

Ashley Brooks

Ashley Brooks loves to foster the food community that surrounds her. After filling her plate with a diverse culinary education, including culinary school, baking/pastry & cheese-making, Brooks co-launched the nationally acclaimed restaurant, Milktooth, in 2014....