IPAAW’s mission is to cultivate a network of professionals in Central Indiana committed to serving animals by being a resource to the animal welfare community through philanthropy.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a volunteer-run organization; therefore, it may take some time for us to get back to you.

IPAAW’S MISSION

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Current Board Members

ELAINE | PRESIDENT

Elaine is an original cofounder of IPAAW. She is your go-to to talk animal welfare.

LAUREN | MARKETING CHAIR

Lauren handles all marketing elements for the organization and events. Reach out to her if you have an event you would like listed or promoted or are looking to cover IPAAW in the media.

KATE | MEMBERSHIP/VOLUNTEER CHAIR

Kate is your go-to if you are interested in IPAAW membership or volunteering at one of our events.

STEPH | COMMUNITY CHAIR

Steph is our relationship manager for rescues and animal organizations. Reach out to her if you are and animal organization interested in partnering or have an event or funding ask.

JOCELYN | FINANCIAL CHAIR

Jocelyn is the one who keeps the funds in line and going to our mission.

SARAH | SECRETARY

Sarah keeps our notes for meetings and also helps to solicit vendors for our signature events. If you are interested in being a vendor, reach out.

CLAIRE | SPONSORSHIP CHAIR

Claire is our head of all things sponsorships. Sponsorships are one of the things that keeps our organization able to help so many animals. Reach out for any sponsorship interest.

JENN | EVENTS CHAIR

Jenn leads all the logistics of our events throughout the year. If you have an event to pitch to us, she is your go-to.

Annual Reports

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