Elyssa Campodonico-Barr is the proud President & CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis, an organization that serves thousands of girls in Indianapolis annually with a mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Under Elyssa’s leadership, the organization is committed to strengthening its operational health and implementing a new impact-driven program model with strong financial sustainability, smart resource management, and bold programmatic results.

Elyssa holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a Master of Public Administration from Indiana University.  She is a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy and the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, Class XLII (42). Elyssa was recognized as one of the 20 Under 40 alumni by Indiana University in 2018 and is a 2019 Indianapolis Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree.  Steadfast in her philosophy of service, Elyssa proudly sits on the Newfields Board of Governors, the Indy Maven Editorial Board, the eImagine Corporate Advisory Board, the NBA All-Star 2021 Community Engagement Committee, and the Indianapolis Public School Superintendent’s Parent & Community Advisory Council. 

Tory Callaghan Castor is Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Indiana University Health.  In this role, Tory directs IU Health’s legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts before federal, state and local governments, their agencies and other related entities.  Some of her more recent accomplishments include reforming Indiana’s telehealth laws and leading the coalition which successfully enacted Indiana’s first-ever statewide smoking ban.  Prior to joining IU Health, she owned her own government affairs firm advocating on issues ranging from healthcare to renewable energy.  Tory was also an associate attorney at Bingham McHale LLP, now Bingham Greenebaum Doll.  She serves on several boards including United Way of Central Indiana, 16 Tech, IU Health Ball Memorial, and Covering Kids & Families of Indiana.  Tory is a graduate of the University of Dayton, cum laude, and its School of Law.

Bobbi started her career with Avon and has been in sales for over 50 years in various industries – sound design, electrical engineering, event sales, trucking and of course, retail. She has always taken top honors wherever she was employed. Bobbi is a great photographer of architecture and nature. Her work has been auctioned for the Cancer Society for over $500. She also loves to dance and has been doing ballroom dancing since she was in the fourth grade. She has even danced for the Colts (in their early days) during half time.

Bobbi came to Dress for Success Indianapolis after being displaced by a hurricane in Florida in 2008. She loves our educational workshops and has been a Professional Women’s Group member since 2009.Bobbi is a mother to many because she has biological, step, and foster children (and many children within her community) that are still very close to her. She has also been a Big Sister for 15 years so it’s clear that she has a very giving spirit!

Natalie Hopkins is a Sr. Relationship Strategist for PNC Wealth Management. She brings a great deal of expertise, serving as the primary point of contact for clients aiming to provide a high level of service and customized solutions to best meet their financial needs, including private banking, asset management, financial and estate planning services.

Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management in 2017, Natalie spent 15 years in public accounting with Alerding CPA Group where she was responsible for assurance and consulting services for closely-held business owners across a broad range of industries.

Natalie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Franklin College. She holds the Certified Public Accounting designation and is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Indiana CPA Society.

Natalie serves as a member of the Premier Capital Board of Directors and as finance committee member of the Perry Township Education Foundation. She is also active in Center Grove School Corporation. She and her husband, Nick, and their three children Ali (13), Brock (10) and Blakely (5) reside in Bargersville.

Beverly Horton, Zonal Program Leader at Corteva agriscience is responsible for working with Global Portfolio Leaders and Local Product Concept Teams in the United States and Canada to drive portfolio pipeline growth.  She is very involved in her community and currently sits on the Advisory Board and Executive Committee of the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation.  In 2015, Beverly was recognized with a Distinguished Achievement Award in Science and Technology Disciplines from the Center of Leadership Development. Beverly is the oldest of 6 children and the first to attend college. She received her BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 2001. Beverly is a firm believer that without the help of her community and the village she would not be the successful leader, mother, and woman that she is today.  She continues to work hard to give back to her community in any way she can. Beverly is married to Dr. Andrey Horton DDS and is the proud mother of Phoenix (daughter – 8), Braxton (son – 4), and Bryce (Stepson -20).  

She has been an educator for more than 16 years, achieving success as a teacher, school leader, and administrator in both public charter and traditional district schools. In 2015, Johnson joined IPS as the district’s innovation officer, where she launched and expanded a new autonomous school model.

Beverly Horton, Zonal Program Leader at Corteva agriscience is responsible for working with Global Portfolio Leaders and Local Product Concept Teams in the United States and Canada to drive portfolio pipeline growth.  She is very involved in her community and currently sits on the Advisory Board and Executive Committee of the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation.  In 2015, Beverly was recognized with a Distinguished Achievement Award in Science and Technology Disciplines from the Center of Leadership Development. Beverly is the oldest of 6 children and the first to attend college. She received her BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 2001. Beverly is a firm believer that without the help of her community and the village she would not be the successful leader, mother, and woman that she is today.  She continues to work hard to give back to her community in any way she can. Beverly is married to Dr. Andrey Horton DDS and is the proud mother of Phoenix (daughter – 8), Braxton (son – 4), and Bryce (Stepson -20). 

Aleesia Johnson has served as the superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), Indiana’s largest public school district, since July 2019. She is a dynamic and collaborative leader who has demonstrated an uncompromising commitment to educational quality and equity over the course of her career.

She has been an educator for more than 16 years, achieving success as a teacher, school leader, and administrator in both public charter and traditional district schools. In 2015, Johnson joined IPS as the district’s innovation officer, where she launched and expanded a new autonomous school model.

Aleesia has also served IPS as deputy superintendent for academics. During this time, she launched the implementation of academic strategies that led to increased student academic outcomes and postsecondary success based on the district’s 3Es (preparing students for enrollment in a two- or four-year college or university, enlistment in the military, or employment at a livable wage upon graduation).

A native of Evansville, Indiana, Aleesia is married and has an adult stepdaughter and three school-aged children who attend an IPS school.

Kai is a member of the Corporate Marketing team at Salesforce, leading the Values Based Marketing strategy. She’s responsible for the company’s customer and community marketing strategy. She was recognized by the United Way of Central Indiana as one of the 100 Heroes making an impact in the Indianapolis community and most recently recognized as Indianapolis Business Journal 40 Under 40. She is a graduate of Purdue University, Krannert School of Management. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, Kendall and Lia. 

Kristi Lee,  news director, co-host, of the nationally syndicated radio program The Bob & Tom Show.  She is responsible for delivering newscasts of various headlines (which are often used for humorous takeoffs) during the show.   She is the mother of two daughters, Ava 21 and a senior at Columbia College Chicago majoring in Fashion Business and Marketing and Sophie 18 a freshman at Purdue University. In addition to participating in her daughters lives,  Ms Lee serves on the boards of The Indianapolis Zoo and The Ascension St. Vincent Foundation,  She also supports and/or volunteers for many charities including:  Second Helpings, The Tony Stewart Foundation, Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, , etc.

Lee graduated from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis and got her start on WBDG, the school’s station. She attended Indiana University.

Lee’s first full-time job in communications was at WRTV, where she was a television engineer for six years. She began her full-time radio career on The Bob and Tom Show in 1988.   In the 90’s Lee stepped in front of the TV camera as a sideline reporter for ESPN, ESPN 2, and the Indiana Pacers. 

Allyson Morrison has worked for Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance for 7 years. As the Life New Business Case Analyst she is the liaison between the Underwriter and Agent for New Life Insurance Policies for the state of Indiana.

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has a wellness program, within that program is a wellness coach, who i have met with for the past 2 years .  I have become healthier and lost 100 lbs with the help of my wellness coach and the help of a diet program/healthier living program weight watchers.   I love  going to sporting events especially for Purdue and the Colts.   

Marsha Stone takes great pride in her role leading the award-winning Indianapolis Airport Authority’s (IAA) commercial and business development team. Marsha has played a strategic role in the IAA’s financial and development activities since joining the team in 1994 and is exceedingly proud of the numerous airlines and key non-stop routes that she and her team have recruited to Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Marsha has been honored to work with an outstanding team and business partners to delight passengers and visitors for more than 25 years at North America’s #1 airport and to be a leader and women’s advocate within the aviation industry.

Marsha is a Hoosier and has lived in Indiana her entire life. She has been a long-time volunteer and leader within her community serving on numerous boards and committees supporting the betterment of Indiana and its constituents. Marsha is so excited to join Dress for Success in their mission to empower women to achieve economic independence and to join her peers in the 2020 Stepping Out in Style fundraising event.

Ida was born and raised in Marion, Indiana.  She is the mother of two adult children.  After graduating from Marion High School, she continued her education at Indiana University-Bloomington.  Ida has been serving the Indianapolis community for more than 30 years.  She started her law enforcement career in 1988 as a police officer for the Veterans Administration Hospital and joined the Indianapolis Police Department in 1989. Ida has worked her way through the ranks of IMPD working in the Operations and Investigations Divisions, and is now the Major at the Training Bureau within the Administration Division overseeing the Recruiting and Community Engagement Unit.

Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to meet some amazing people and travel across the United States and abroad, including Central America, where she has trained police officers in the school-based curriculum and Gang Prevention program called G.R.E.A.T.  Some of her most successful accomplishments were her 15 years spent in the Youth Services/PAL Club unit of IMPD, where she had the opportunity to work with young people. After a nearly seven-year absence, Ida has returned to the Community Engagement Unit where she can once again work with our young people and help shape the next generation of leaders.

In January 2020, during the Emancipation Proclamation Service Ida was recognized by the Baptist Ministers Alliance for her continued community service and was a recipient of the Dr. Mozel Sanders Drum Major for Justice Award.  She is an active member of the Eastern Star Church, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Minority Police Officers Association (MPOA), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Kim is a mother of 3 Beautiful daughters and a grandmother of one awesome and handsome grandson, she is a Lung Cancer Survivor, and works as a Care Engagement Specialist III for a major Medicaid company, which she’s loves because it gives her the opportunity to give back and help others on a daily basis. She loves spending time with her family, enjoys reading, cooking, shopping and helping others when she can. Kimberly has an awesome and fierce attitude, she’s funny, savvy, very lovable and will go out of her way to help anyone, to know her is to love her.