The International Center Announces 2022 Cohort for James T. Morris Global Leadership Series

(Indianapolis – August 1, 2022) – The International Center has selected 20 participants for the third annual James T. Morris Global Leadership Series. 

The 2022 Morris Series cohort is composed of global professionals from across Indiana, hailing from Franklin to Bloomington and everywhere in between. The participants represent a wide range of industries, including technology, media, academia and more. 

The Morris Series is a five-month professional development program for Hoosiers who demonstrate business or civic leadership with a global component. Inspired by Jim Morris’ vast experience as well as The Center’s mission to support global initiatives across public, private and civic sectors, the sessions will discuss global leadership across government, business and humanitarian efforts. The series will begin in August and conclude in December. 

The program is presented by Genesys with support from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation and Indiana Language Roadmap. 

“As we begin our third year of the Morris Series, we are excited for these Hoosier leaders to dive into global leadership in corporate, humanitarian and governmental settings – and see the unique opportunity for these leaders to connect and learn from each other.” 

The 2022 Morris Series cohort includes: 

● Morgan Allen, Indiana Economic Development Corporation 

● Maria Baca-Vilchez, Project Azul 

● Robin Banks, IUB Hamilton Lugar School of Global & International Studies 

● Chris Case, DANNAR 

● Jennifer Cataldi, Franklin College 

● Inna Ekhaus, Genesys 

● Fumie Ichikawa, Indianapolis Public Schools 

● Kristie Johnson, Martin University 

● Brooke Kandel, Butler University 

● Nichole McCollum, IU Center for Global Health 

● Tony Miranda, Prolific 

● Kyle Montrose, Dentons 

● Maria Murphy, Carmel Christkindlmarkt 

● Vivian Nayiga, Share Mobility 

● Claudia Ross, Youth Global Perspectives 

● Ghina Sadek, University of Indianapolis 

● Dennis Sullivan, IUPUI School of Informatics & Computing 

● Taylor Susong, Indiana Civil Rights Commission 

● Marlon Webb, Indy Chamber 

● Zheng Yang, Hemprise 

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About The International Center 

For nearly 50 years, The International Center has served as a guide to the world’s cultural landscape, and a catalyst for the state’s international growth. Working in collaboration with businesses, organizations, government agencies, educational institutions and individual citizens, The Center expands Indiana’s global interest through a variety of programs and services and through convening diverse interests who share common international goals. The International Center is a member of Global Ties U.S. Learn more at internationalcenter.org 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Rebecca VanVliet | The International Center | 317-283-9276 | [email protected]