Meet the Team

Get to know the Business Education and Events team at the Indiana Chamber.

This extraordinary team of event and meeting professionals pulls together 50+ training seminars, special events, compliance publications and conferences annually while generating revenue for one of the most successful state chambers of commerce in the U.S.

Professional Credentials

• Jennifer has been with the Indiana Chamber for over 20 years.
• Jennifer has volunteered as a court-appointed, special advocate for children in the foster care system.

• Jennifer has been married to her husband Brandon for 10 years and has two daughters – Tatum (8) and Riley (23.)
• She currently owns a chihuahua (Olive) and two cats (Bob and Sam.)
• She is obsessed with Justin Timberlake and has traveled to several cities to see him.
• Her favorite place on earth is Maui.
• In her spare time, you’ll find her listening to podcasts, NPR and music from pre-1994.

Professional Credentials

• Jesse has been with the Indiana Chamber for 14 years.
• Indiana University, School of Liberal Arts. B.S. Communication Studies
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), CIC
• Member, MPI
• Certificate in Events Management, IUPUI

• Jesse lives in Plainfield with her husband Matt and two children, Maddie and Leo and dog Mackey.
• She is a self-proclaimed ambivert and a huge advocate for self-care. When she’s not working, you can find her at the spa, watching her son play soccer or visiting her daughter at Purdue University.
• Jesse’s husband refers to her as the “Social Director” to his colleagues when asked what his weekend plans are.
• Planning a vacation is her kryptonite.

Professional Credentials

• Member and Historian for Minorities In Hospitality Association
• Received Two Hospitality Awards from Accent Indy, a Destination Management Company
• Certified in CPR

• Rita is known as the Chamber’s energizer bunny. She is positive, energetic and always hustling.
• On the rare occasion she’s not working, you can find her dancing.
• Rita was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• She can speak five languages.

Professional Credentials

• Danielle is the Indiana Chamber’s expert in all things publications. She works with Chamber members and conference attendees to equip them with all the guides and tools needed to keep their companies compliant.

• Danielle lives in Southport with her husband and their rescue dog, Oso.
• Her husband made Oso his own closet, so to say that he’s spoiled is an understatement.
• When she’s not working, you can find Danielle spending time with her family. She has lots of nieces and nephews that keep her very busy!

Professional Credentials

• Director of Communications for the Friends of Riley Board of Directors
• Digital Marketing, SEO and Google Analytics Certifications
• Certified in Mental Health First Aid
• Graduated from Indiana University − Go Hoosiers!

• Ellen and her husband Gregg live in Broad Ripple with their golden retrievers named Reggie and Ted.
• She loves to spend all of her time, money and PTO traveling all over the world. Her most recent trip was to Scotland.
• When she is not working, you can find her running with her dogs or listening to true crime podcasts.

Professional Credentials

• Indiana University, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, B.S. in Public Affairs

Fun Facts

• Miranda is a native Hoosier and grew up with a love for animals – she even had pet goats, pigs and sheep.
• She now lives in Indianapolis with her husband and their dog, Gumbo.
• Some of her favorite local restaurants and breweries are Twenty Tap, Guggman Haus and Delicia.
• Miranda loves nature and recently went on a 20-mile jungle hike in Costa Rica.

Professional Credentials

• Lisa has been the Indiana Chamber’s United Way Campaign Coordinator for the last 10 years.
• BS, Business Management and Communications, Indiana Wesleyan University

• If you’ve been to the Indiana Chamber office, you have most likely been greeted by Lisa and her huge smile and positive attitude. She’s known to brighten everyone’s day.
• When she’s not working, you can find her hanging out with her husband and watching Netflix movies.
• Lisa is an elder at Emmaus Christian Church.
• She loves to encourage and support others.

Professional Credentials

• Chris and his wife run the Annual Community Give Back, the Indiana Chamber’s holiday charity drive providing clothing, toys and dinners to families in need.

For questions or help registering, contact our customer service team (800) 824-6885 or events@indianachamber.com.