As the Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations, Ken leads all aspects of the organization’s financial, administrative, operational and human resources strategy, systems, and protocols. In this role, his leadership drives the organization towards operational excellence in service of EmployIndy’s strategic goals and efforts to serve underrepresented residents with transformational workforce development services that advance economic mobility.
Ken comes to EmployIndy from the City of Indianapolis & Marion County, where he spent over 3 years as the city controller and director of the office of finance and management. Ken has tremendous experience leading IT operations and finance in his previous roles, most notably chief information officer and chief financial officer at the Information Services Agency (ISA), including running IT strategy and operations that support the city’s departments as well as leading the restructure of the IT expense and revenue models. Ken’s work at the ISA earned the city and himself the Mira Award for Corporate Innovator of the Year and the IBJ’s CTO of the Year award in 2018.
As Chief Development & External Affairs Officer at EmployIndy, Chelsea Meldrum will report directly to the President & CEO and direct all advancement activities supporting EmployIndy’s strategic vision and plan, including resource and fund development, communications and public relations, and stakeholder impact. Chelsea has 14 years of progressive experience in workforce development, serving as a project director for grants from the US Department of Labor, overseeing grant-making and fund allocation strategies, securing over $25 million dollars in grant awards, and implementing new programs and strategic initiatives. As a non-profit professional throughout her career, Chelsea previously led fundraising and communications efforts for both charitable and arts organizations.
As the Senior Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, Belinda provides high-level administrative and operational support that ensures organizational efficiency and seamless coordination across EmployIndy’s executive leadership. In her role, she oversees executive scheduling, governance support, and cross-departmental communications while managing various organizational projects. Her leadership and attention to detail help drive EmployIndy’s daily operations and strategic initiatives forward in service of the organization’s mission to advance economic mobility for Indianapolis residents.
Belinda joined EmployIndy in 2018, bringing more than 17 years of administrative experience in education and nonprofit sectors. Prior to her current role, she served as Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Foundational Learning at Perry Township Schools, where she supported district-level operations and provided oversight for 15 elementary schools. Belinda earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hanover College and is recognized for her strong organizational acumen, collaborative approach, and commitment to operational excellence.
