Maci Baurle, Executive Director: Maci was born and raised in Jackson County. She attended the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville and received a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising with a minor in Marketing. After interning for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Indiana in college, she knew that nonprofit work was her passion. After graduation, Maci spent four years working for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in both Development and Event Production. During her time at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, she learned the ends and outs of event fundraising, how to secure donor and sponsor dollars, along with how to create and execute multiple events with up to 1,500 people at one time. Maci strives to make a difference in the lives of others with her work. She’s grateful to be working in Jackson County and the opportunity to give back to the community who has given so much to her. Call: 812-522-5450 x6 Email Maci
Emily Engelking, Engagement Director: Emily is a Jackson County native and has lived here her entire life. She attended Hanover College and received a dual-degree in English and Political Science. After graduation, Emily spent 27 months in the Peace Corps, serving in a small town in western Ukraine. During her time in the Peace Corps, she taught English to people of all ages, as well as worked within her region to train teachers in modern education practices. She knew that she wanted to continue working in public service when she returned Stateside. She is thrilled to be back in her home community and to work to make Jackson County a thriving place where people are happy to live. Call: 812-522-5450 x4 Email Emily
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Michelle Kleber, Development Director: Michelle was born and raised in Jackson County. She attended Indiana Wesleyan University for her undergraduate degree in social work and began working at Josiah White's Foster Care immediately after. During her tenure with White's she spent time recruiting, training, and licensing prospective foster parents, served as an agency representative, built relationships with local organizations, and procured donations for foster parents and children. Michelle graduated with her Master's degree in Social Work in 2019 to better work to meet the needs of her clients. Growing up in Seymour, Michelle has always had a heart to make an impact in her community and is excited to join a team whose goal is to provide tools to promote community change. Call: 812-522-5450 x5 Email Michelle
Jena Hanks, Financial Stability Program Manager: Jena joins JCUW after relocating to the area and is thrilled to now call Jackson County her home. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Ministry at Ozark Christian College. She brings the tools of structure and an ability to navigate challenges effectively and will help run the Free Income Tax Assistance (FITA) program as well as her other duties. While completing internships in other non-profits, Jena discovered an interest in serving in social service organizations. Her passion for financial stability comes from a desire to see families thrive. Since moving to the community, she has felt embraced by the warm and friendly faces she's encountered and looks forward to supporting clients on their journey to financial stability. Call 812-522-5450 x1 Email Jena
Stephanie Strothmann, Community Impact Director: Stephanie grew up in Jackson County. She received her BA in English from Indiana State University and then moved to Columbus, IN, where she lived for 21 years. While in Columbus, she developed a passion for urban farming and, after getting 4 chickens, moved back to the country in her hometown of Seymour, Indiana, where she now has a small farm with dogs, cats, ducks, and chickens. She participates in the Seymour Area Farmer’s Market each weekend in the summer and is a Jackson County Purdue Extension board member. She loves the Arts and has been in several shows with the Jackson County Community Theatre. Stephanie is the Covering Kids & Families Director with Jackson County United Way and helps get folks enrolled in health coverage so that getting the healthcare they need will not cause financial burden and help them become more financially stable. Stephanie loves working for Jackson County United Way because it “gives me a way to give back to the community that I grew up in, and now have returned to, because I want to see this community become a place where people stay." Call: 812-522-5450 x3 Email Stephanie
Ashley Caceres, Bilingual Healthcare Navigator: Ashley is a first-generation native to Jackson County. She attended Ball State University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Architecture, with minors in Sociology and Social & Environmental Justice. During her time at BSU, Ashley focused her schoolwork and extracurricular leadership in the education and celebration of the Latinx experience, specifically in serving as President of the Latinx Student Union. Her undergraduate work and passion for serving is what fueled her desire to continue celebrating and advocating for the community that raised her in Jackson County. Ashley now serves as the Bilingual Outreach and Enrollment Specialist for Covering Kids and Families of United Way, as well as doing Su Casa Customer Service work for our county. These roles allow her to build trusting relationships with the families she serves, as she helps them through their goal setting to stability. Call: 812-522-5450 x2 Email Ashley