About this Event
What does it take to move from showing up to shaping outcomes?
This final session of the IBE Community Learning Series is all about turning knowledge into action. Whether you’re interested in serving on a board, supporting a campaign, organizing in your community, or advocating for policy change, there are many ways to step into leadership.
Join us as we explore how to identify your role, stay engaged, and build long-term impact without burnout.
Event Details
- Format: Lunch Session
- Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM | Program: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
- Location: IBE Building (601 N. Shortridge Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219)
Panelists
- Greg Stowers | Vice President of Local Government Affairs, Indy Chambers
- Belinda Drake | Community Resource Center
- Chrystal Ratcliffe | President, Greater Indianapolis NAACP
- Tiffanie Ditlevson | Fishers City Councilor
What you’ll learn
- Pathways into civic leadership and community influence
- How to identify your strengths and role
- Strategies for staying engaged and avoiding burnout
- How to build networks that support long-term impact
Food available for the first 100 attendees. Space is limited (150 max), so RSVP today, one ticket per person. Make sure to share this event with a friend!
About the IBE Community Learning Series
The 2026 IBE Community Learning Series is a six-part experience designed to help participants better understand civic power, policy, and community impact. Through engaging dinner and lunch conversations with local leaders and experts, each session explores how decisions are made, who holds influence, and how individuals can take action to create meaningful change.
Event venue & nearby stays
Indiana Black Expo Inc, 601 North Shortridge Road, Indianapolis, United States
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