Who Is YMI

Shaun Irwin

I reside in Fishers with my husband and three daughters. One of my passions is education, particularly the evolving opportunities in technology. I am active in my church and local community. I am a part participatint in the Women’s Fund OPTIONS program and serve as Secretary on the Indiana Chapter of the Financial Planning Association. I am a Financial Advisor with FORUM Private Client Group.

Matt Schlueter

Matt grew up in rural Illinois, the youngest of 5 children. He majored in Engineering and minored in Business Management at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. After college, he quickly climbed the ranks in the mortgage industry as one of the most successful Loan Officers in the country winning a multitude of awards along the way in Sales and Servant Leadership. Matt moved to Hamilton County in 2008 and currently manages a mortgage office in Fishers for Magnolia Bank. He has a wife and 3 kids and has a passion for promoting Mental Health Awareness in the Indianapolis community.

Ashley Burris

Joe Eaton

Joe Eaton has been a resident of Fishers since 1990. He and his wife Florie have raised two children, both graduates of Fishers High School, and have been actively involved in numerous civic and philanthropic organizations in Fishers. Joe is currently a member of the City of Fishers Town Hall Building Corporation and was the co-chair of the Allisonville Road Corridor Committee. Joe is also currently a member of the Fifty Club of Fishers. Joe is also a member of the Butler University Board of Trustees. Joe previously served for eight years as a member of the board of Directors of Launch Fishers as well as serving for eight years as a member of the board of directors of the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation, including a term as President, and helped co-found the HSSF Advisory Council. Joe also is the past founder and president of TigerONE, a non-profit organization serving all student athletes at Fishers High School. He is a graduate of Butler University and the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Joe has worked at Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Indianapolis office since 1991 as a litigation attorney, defending industrial and chemical manufacturers and medical device manufacturers in product liability cases in state and federal courts across the country. Joe joined the YMI board in August 2019 and looks forward to advancing YMI’s mission of providing specialized mentor programs for all students.

Ashley Elrod

Ashley leads the communications strategy and media relations for the City of Fishers as its public relations director. With over a decade of communications experience in the non-profit and public sectors, she directs strategy for major projects including the Fishers Mental Health Initiative and the city’s partnership with Hamilton Southeastern Schools, CurioCity. Ashley holds a Bachelors Degree in Business from Indiana University and lives in Fishers with her husband and two children.

Corby Thompson

In addition to YMI, Corby serves on the Board of Directors for several organizations, including the Hamilton County Community Foundation, Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis, Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation, as well as the Fishers Rotary Club. Corby holds a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University as well as a Masters of Business Administration from Indiana University. Corby lives in Fishers with his wife, Julie and they have twin boys, Cole and Cooper.

Troy Woodruff

As RQAW’s President, Troy along with Brad Battin were instrumental in moving their corporate headquarters to Downtown Fishers. He also heads up and co-owns BW Construction and BW Development. He formerly served as INDOT Chief of Staff, COO, and Vincennes District Director, during both Governor Daniels’ and Governor Pence’s administrations. Prior to his work at INDOT, Troy worked for Anthem as the Director of Indiana State Sponsored Business helping administer Anthem’s role in the Healthy Indiana Plan. He has previously been an Indiana State Representative for District 64, President and CEO of the Knox County Chamber of Commerce, and Group Homes Manager at the Southwest IN Regional Youth Village. He is married to Melissa, with two sons Evan and Austin. They live in Fishers, IN and attend Northview Church, Fishers Campus.

Nick Scheske

Nick Scheske is the Director of Student Ministries of Heartland Church, a multi ethnic church located in Fishers, IN. Growing up in Hamilton Country, Nick was a student in the Hamilton Southeastern School district attending Hamilton Southeastern High School. Upon his graduations from high school, Nick attended Wheaton College (IL) where he played football and received a BA in Business & Economics. During his time at Wheaton College, Nick’s passion for helping teenagers began to flourish through volunteer opportunities within the youth group of Willow Creek Community Church, located in the suburbs of Chicago. Upon graduation, Nick joined the staff of Willow Creek Community Church where he served as a youth pastor for 7 years, eventually having the privilege of leading the youth ministry of their largest campus. In the spring of 2019, Nick and his wife Abby felt called back to the town of Fishers and joined the staff of Heartland Church, the church which Nick grew up in. Nick has a deep-seated passion for watching students in grow into the person they have been created to be and considers it a true honor to love on families and students in the community he grew up in. Nick loves watching college football, spending time outdoors with is wife Abby, and playing with his two sons Graham & Mac.

Matt Schicker

Matt Schicker is an International Fine Wine Supplier for Taub Family Selections, a division of Palm Bay International. As a Division Manager over 8 states, Matt educates and manages Distributors and State Managers and is in charge of $45 million dollars in business revenue. He has a degree from Governors State University in Chicago, has studied in the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) out of the UK. He has also been active in the community through a mens’ initiative, “Fight Club,” focusing on developing men in our community through Christ, conducts smalls mens’ groups at Crosspoint Church, has been a Mentor in YMI for 4 years, is a 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus and holds a Certificate of Ministry. Matt resides in Fishers, IN with his wife and two kids.

Molly Kirwan

Molly Kirwan is the Mental Health & School Counseling Coordinator for Hamilton Southeastern Schools. She received her bachelor’s degree from IU Bloomington and master’s degree from Northwestern University. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience in the healthcare setting, providing mental health services to youth and families. She is passionate about youth mental health and working with the family and school system to support the whole child.

Brittany Rayburn

Brittany is the Executive Director of YMI, overseeing all day-to-day operations as well as external relations for the organization. Brittany is originally from northeast Indiana and now lives in Fishers with her husband Ryne and their two young sons and daughter. Brittany holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Taylor University and a master’s in nonprofit management from IUPUI. She currently serves on the board of Hamilton County Leadership Academy (2016 Graduate), Hamilton County Purdue Extension, and Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter.

Prior to YMI, Brittany served as Director of Development for Hamilton County Community Foundation, working to cultivate new and existing relationships with donors and professional advisors in Hamilton County, and as a Community Investment Officer for Central Indiana Community Foundation, overseeing grantmaking and scholarship activities in Hamilton County. Brittany has a passion for serving her community and investing in youth, and is so excited that her new role with YMI will allow her to do both!

Mindy Medalen

Mindy is the Program Director for YMI and enjoys working with mentors, mentees, and guardians. Some of the things she loves most about her position is the opportunity to make new mentoring matches and watch those relationships grow.
She graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business where she earned dual degrees in Marketing and Management. She and her husband moved to Fishers over 20 years ago and enjoy raising their family here. In her free time she enjoys coaching volleyball, working with the Fishers High School Marching Band, and traveling. She started her journey with YMI as a mentor and is thrilled to now be a member of this amazing staff.

Megan Zanto

I grew up in small town Indiana, but have been living in the Fishers community with my husband for over a decade. I have two daughters who I devote almost all of my creative energy. I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in nonprofit management, and have spent my time since then working with small nonprofits in roles ranging from member engagement to leader development. My professional (and personal!) passion is creating connections and exceptional experiences. In my free time, you can find me at the library with my girls filling our “book carts,” at the parks in Fishers, or obsessing over all the Disney things.

Amy Lillestrand

I’ve now been a proud Hoosier with my husband and our three kids for over 20 years, but was born and raised a Buckeye. I graduated from Ohio State with a degree in Math Education but chose to work with a Christian organization called Cru. I’ve had many adventures since that decision including three years in the former Soviet Union where I helped pioneer Cru in Lithuania. More recently I’ve had the opportunity to mentor students through Cru at Riverside Junior High and Fishers High School. I was sold on YMI after experiencing the incredible impact mentoring can have in the life of a student and am so excited for this new adventure with YMI.

Dorothee Cooke

I was born and raised in Germany. I met my husband Joe overseas and we moved our family to Fishers in 2010. We have 3 kids and we enjoy exploring the city of Fishers and surrounding areas as well as traveling and experiencing different cultures. In the past, we have shared our life and traditions while hosting a couple of the foreign exchange students for the school district. I have a degree in Economics and I worked for a while in this field. I quickly discovered that my true calling is in “making a difference” in the lives of children and teenagers. I have served the community for 11+ years as a coordinator with our local student exchange program. I love to be able to have an impact on young adults and their life journey. I believe in advocating for the next generation and helping them to become who they want to be. My journey with YMI started as a volunteer mentor. Now as a Campus Coordinator I am very grateful to support all of the many meaningful YMI mentee and mentor partnerships that I’ve seen develop thus far and in the future.

Carrie Duer

I am a lifelong resident of Indiana, having grown up in Lafayette, graduating from Ball State University with a degree in Communications, and then settling down in Fishers in 2001. I’m married to my husband of nearly 20 years, Paul, and we share two boys, Alex & Lucas, who are students at Fishers High School. I have held many board positions on school PTOs, Summer Break and FAST Swim Teams, and the Fishers HS Band Boosters. I have worked for the last 13 years in the education field as a preschool teacher, instructional assistant, and substitute teacher. My most meaningful role was working with 5th and 6th grade FOCUS students. Seeing the difference I was able to make in their self-esteem, academic success, and social skills was incredibly rewarding, and I am thrilled to be able to continue supporting students in the HSE school district through my role as Campus Coordinator with YMI.

JESSICA RODENBERGER

Born and raised in Indiana, Jessica has resided in Fishers for the past 10 years with her husband and two children. She has a degree in communication from Purdue University and has spent the last several years raising her children while taking on various work endeavors including teaching preschool, supporting and celebrating schools across Indiana as they raised funds for cancer research, and providing agricultural education to children at a local farm. She is a member of a faith community in downtown Indianapolis and regularly volunteers with the church’s food pantry and free clothing ministries. Among other activities, Jessica’s children have both been Girl Scouts since they were in kindergarten, so Jessica can frequently be found hiking, camping, and loading cases of cookies into her minivan.

Jessica has loved watching her children learn and grow in Hamilton Southeastern Schools. She is elated to have the opportunity to support students in the community as part of the Youth Mentoring Initiative team.

Molly Allen

I grew up in Fishers and graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School. I’m a bit of a mix as I was raised a Boilermaker but ended up donning the cream and crimson at Indiana University where I earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Kelley School of Business.

I have been married to my husband, Matt, for 17 years and we have three wonderful daughters. I’ve spent many years giving back to our community and volunteering in their schools and at our local church. My roots in Fishers run deep, fueling my commitment to both family and community.

In my free time I love taking long walks with our golden retriever, reading a good book, cheering for our favorite teams but my true joy is planning the next adventures with my family! I’m honored to be part of YMI and look forward to fostering connections and making a positive impact on the next generation.

Shannon Hanson

I’m a dedicated wife of 25 years and a very proud mom to two boys, ages 18 and 14. In my free time, I enjoy quality time with family, photography, traveling, and cooking. After a very rewarding 28 year career with Fidelity Investments, where I served as a Vice President and a Branch Leader, I retired to focus on my personal interests and giving back to the community. I am originally from Northern Kentucky, however, through my career at Fidelity, I’ve lived in Cincinnati, Chicago, and then promoted to Fishers IN in 2001. 

In early 2023, I discovered YMI through a friend and began my journey as a youth mentor in early 2024. I quickly fell in love with the mission of the organization, the incredible people involved, and my mentee. I feel profoundly grateful for this new chapter in my life and am excited to join YMI as a Campus Coordinator to serve our community and its children in meaningful ways in addition to mentoring. 

Sara Curran

My husband Shawn and I have been married for more than three decades, living in Fishers for the last 26 years. Our daughter attended HSE Schools from K-12 and is a graduate of Fishers High School. Our family also includes one cat (Lars Metallicat Curran) and one grandcat (Elton). I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University and a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration (EPPSP) from Butler University. I recently retired from a fulfilling career in education that began back in 1992. When I am not working as a Campus Coordinator with YMI or volunteering as a mentor with YMI, you might find me on the Nickel Plate Trail, reading, traveling, or volunteering at the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

Amy Rich

I grew up in Central Illinois and graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Accounting and Business Administration. Since then, I have received a Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University and have lived in six different state,s landing in Fishers for the last three years. I have been married to my husband for 23 years and have two boys- one that is currently at HSE HS and one that graduated in 2022. I love to explore new places and enjoy hiking and kayaking; but relish scanning the ‘new’ books and highlighted books sections at the fishers library to find a random great read.

I have held a variety of roles over the years and worked with kids of all ages. I helped college students on academic, internships and career planning; high school students on postsecondary graduation plans and college applications; and lots of volunteering with my kids’ schools and activities. I really enjoy the opportunity to help kids explore and reach their own unique potential. I started and am currently still a YMI mentor and am excited to expand my role to Campus Coordinator with such a vital organization to our community.