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| Andra "Annie" Martinez
Vice President of Development
Indiana Historical Society [est. 1830]
President/CEO: John Herbst
Mission: To be Indiana’s Storyteller™, connecting people to the past by
collecting, preserving, interpreting and disseminating the state’s history.
Information: 450 W. Ohio St., Indpls., 317. 232-1882, www.indianahistory.org
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Andra (“Annie”) Martinez began her role in late October as the new Vice President for Development and Membership at the Indiana Historical Society [set to re-open this March]. An Indiana State University graduate, Martinez has 15 years of experience as a professional fundraiser, including her most recent role as Director of Development for Indianapolis-based Music for All, one of the largest national music education organizations that support active music-making programs such as Bands of America (BOA) and Orchestra America.
Aside from the Arts, Martinez has a well-developed fundraising career including the education sector, where she had leadership roles at Florida Atlantic University in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Purdue University, the Wabash Center in Lafayette, and Indiana Business College. “We are so excited to have Andra on board as we prepare for the next phase of our evolution here at the IHS,” said John A. Herbst, president and CEO of the Indiana Historical Society. “Her proven track record of successful fundraising in a variety of environments, in addition to her enthusiasm for our mission, makes her a great fit for our organization.”
Martinez brings more than her philanthropic wisdom and her refreshing “keep it real” personality to the IHS, though. Her various roles in development have occasionally included the oversight of marketing which is a valuable asset for most CEOs, especially those that really depend on “big picture” team members. It’s an unwritten truth that those responsible for securing the funding aren’t always understanding of those that need to spend it. Fortunately for Martinez, she is surrounded by many other big picture team members that will undoubtedly become her new extended family.
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Dr. Kathleen Spears, Ph.D.
Executive Director
The Wellness Community
of Central Indiana, Inc.
Established: 1993 [locally]
Mission: Help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being
through participation in a professional program of emotional support,
education, and hope.
Information: 5150 W. 71st Street, Indpls, 317.257.1505,
www.TWC-Indy.org
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Dr. Kathleen N. Spears, a Pennsylvania native, has more than 10 years of experience in healthcare administration having held management positions in hospital and community-based organizations and has successfully secured more than 5 million dollars in new funding over the years for the organizations she led. Prior to joining The Wellness Community-Central Indiana as its Chief Executive in October 2008, she worked as an executive and business development consultant assisting not-for-profits, in retelling their stories through identifying and implementing new products and services that meet the changing needs of the communities they serve.
Spears, who has the ideal personality for bed-side care, earned both a Master of Healthcare Administration and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Health
Studies/Community Health, from Texas Women’s University (TWU). While at TWU, Dr. Spears published articles on disparities in health and health literacy. In 2000, her paper on disparities in health was recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives as an award-winning management essay.
Recently, Dr. Spears was selected as one of 50 Women Who Make a Difference in Memphis, TN. While in Memphis, she served on numerous community boards including the Health Loop Board of Directors and the American College of Healthcare Executives Tennessee Regent’s Advisory Council. Kathleen was also active with the advocacy efforts of the American Cancer Society & Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Having recently moved to the Indianapolis area, the light-hearted beauty has quickly amassed a great circle of friends and colleagues in the Indianapolis community, but admits there is always room for more.
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