Staff

Board of Directors

Advocates for Children is an incorporated not-for-profit organization and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Board members are diverse in their professional expertise, and represent each of the three counties served by Advocates for Children. Each board member serves a three year term.

Elise Yoder, President On Highway Financial Analysis Manager, Cummins Inc. 
Bartholomew County

Dr. Anna Carmon, Vice President Director of Communication Studies Program, IU Columbus
Bartholomew County

Krisha Eckrote, Secretary
CMEP Materials Leader, Cummins Inc.
CASA Volunteer
Bartholomew County

Lydia Happel, Treasurer Financial Analysis Manager, Turbo Technologies, Cummins Inc. 
Bartholomew County

Chris Calas Executive Director - On Highway Business, Cummins Inc.
Bartholomew County

Stephanie Carmer At-Large Executive, NAACP- Columbus, Indiana
Bartholomew County

Amber Foster
Branch Development Manager, Centra Credit Union
Bartholomew County

Dr. Nancy Hoover
Retired Higher Education
Bartholomew County

Hollie Payton
Program Facilitator, Girls Inc.
Decatur County

Chris Ramey
CEO/ Sole Proprietor, Ramey Consulting
Decatur County

Dr. Mary Anne Snyder
Physician, Cummins LiveWell Center
Bartholomew County

Vang Spear Branch Manager, Enterprise Mobility
Bartholomew County

Sarah Steward
Senior HR Manager and Compliance Officer, Toyota Material Handling
Bartholomew County