Board of Directors
Karen Potter
Board President – Caring About People, Marketing and Fund Development Committee Chair and Strategic Planning Committee
Jenny Lemmon
Board of Directors Treasurer
Leonard J. Andorfer & Co., LLP, CPA and Non-Profit Audit Manager- Board Member-Fort Wayne Children’s Choir
- Secretary-Bethel United Methodist Women
- Volunteer-Holy Cross Lutheran School PTL
- Jenny on Linkedin
Jim Murua
Board of Directors Vice-President, Marketing and Fund Development Committee
- Fort Wayne Fire Department Assistant Chief Fire Marshall
- Many Neighborhood Associations in Allen County
- Jim on Linkedin
Jessamine Hippensteel, DO
Board of Directors, Medical and Community Outreach Committee
Board-Certified Osteopathic Family Medicine Physician – Specializing in rural care with obstetrics- Attending Physician, Adams County Memorial Hospital – 13+ years
- Volunteer Physician – Guatemala Family Development and Manchester University
- Advanced Certifications: ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation, and Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics
- Board Certification in Family Medicine and Obstetrics (AOBFP)
- Education: Doctor of Osteopathy, University of Pikeville; Bachelor’s in Biology and Chemistry, Manchester University
- Community Involvement: Basketball Coach, PTO Board Member, and Church Children’s Leader
- Passionate about empowering women, mentoring students, and serving underserved communities.
- Dr. Hippensteel on Linkedin
Thomas “Alan” Meneely
Board of Director, Finance Committee
- Southwest Church of Christ, Senior Pastor
- Volunteer Coach at Fort Wayne Sport Club
- Assistant Coach YMCA
- Board of Directors Crisis Pregnancy Center
- Board of Directors Southwest Church of Christ Daycare Ministry
Kelly Borror
Board of Directors
- Parkview Hospital Administrator CCC
- Canterbury High School Finance Committee
- HFA Licensing Board-Vice Chair
- Leading Age Indiana Board
- Kelly on Linkedin
Ryan Koch
Board of Directors, Marketing and Fund Development Committee
- Allen County Adult Probation Department-Sex Offender Officer
- Midwest Gang Investigator Association
- American Probation and Parole Association
- Probation Officer’s Professional Association of Indiana
- Ryan on Linkedin
Brenda Majors
Board of Directors
- Fort Wayne Housing Authority, Public Housing Self Sufficiency Coordinator
- Brenda on Linkedin
Ann Lantz
Board of Directors
- Parkview Regional Medical Center. Parkview Hospital, Director of Chaplaincy and Volunteer Services
- Several community Boards and committees
- Ann on Linkedin
Diana Lawrence
Board of Directors, Office Management and Client Services Committee
Office Manager, Dr. Emery J. Spisak, Jr., DDS at General Dentistry, Inc.- Caring About People, Inc. – Facilitator
- CPR Certification – American Heart Association
- President, Parent Board – Fort Wayne Children’s Choir
- Experienced in Office Management and Client Services
- Skilled in Interpersonal, Organizational, and Administrative Tasks
- Proven Record of Effective Interaction with Diverse Populations
- Education: Indiana University–Purdue University at Fort Wayne
- Dr. Lawrence on Linkedin
Rachel Taykowski
Board of Directors, Social Services and Advocacy Committee
Clinician 1, Caring About People, Inc. – 7+ years- Recovery Coach and Home-Based Case Manager
- Nursing Home Resident Advocate – 10+ years
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
- Mission Worker, Hope For The Destitute – 15+ years
- Certified Community Mediator, CPR, and HIPAA Certified
- Studied Abroad – Costa Rica and Mexico
- Volunteer – The Big Event and Casa de la Mujer
- Trained in Suicide Prevention, Perinatal Grief, and Strengthening Families
- William D. Perry, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Recipient
- Rachel on Linkedin
