2026 Annual Conference
Meet the SpeakersWe're bringing together experienced education foundation leaders, nonprofit experts, and statewide and national partners to share practical ideas you can put to work. |
Heather Ahnafield
Director of Charity Gaming
Indiana Gaming Commission
Conference Session
Play by the Rules: Navigating Indiana Charity Gaming |
Lisa Baize
Executive Director
Wayne Township Education Foundation
Conference Session
Building a Stronger Education Foundation: Using the INAPEF Standards for Growth and Sustainability |
Jason Barnaby
Chief Fire Starter
Fire Starters, Inc.
Conference Session
Extinguishing Burnout: Reignite Your Fire Without Burning Out |
Ginny Brown
Executive Director
Greenfield Central Education Foundation
Conference Session
Building a Stronger Education Foundation: Using the INAPEF Standards for Growth and Sustainability |
Justin Hirnisey
Executive Director
Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation
Conference Session
Beyond the Annual Fund: Diversifying Revenue Streams for Sustainable Growth |
Michelle Kozba-Sutton
Founder
AppCentri
Conference Session
Modernizing Scholarships & Teacher Grants with AppCentri |
Lucha Ramey
Director of Communications
Penn-Harris-Madison Schools
Conference Session
Crossing the Line to Align: How District & Foundation Partnerships Can Fund Excellence in Public Education |
Gail Rothman
Founder
Rothman Solutions
Conference Session
How to Know if Your EF Needs a Tune-up or a Relaunch? + Assessing Your Board's Fundraising Readiness |
Mike Taylor
CEO
National Association of Education Foundations
Conference Session
A Practical Overview and Understanding of the Education Freedom Tax Credit Program |
Jennifer Turnblom
Executive Director
PHM Education Foundation
Conference Session
Crossing the Line to Align: How District & Foundation Partnerships Can Fund Excellence in Public Education |
Tiffany Woods
Executive Director
Greenwood Education Foundation
Conference Session
Annual Reports: Where Do I Start? |
Jenny Zahm
Executive Director + Communications Coordinator
Clark Pleasant Education Foundation
Conference Session
Annual Reports: Where Do I Start? |
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Additional Gold Mine table hosts and speakers will be added as they are finalized. |
