Meet Our Team

Meet our dedicated professionals, each bringing unique skills and rich experiences to drive impactful change.

Nicole Carey, PhD

Administrative Coordinator

Nicole Carey, PhD, is a dynamic social scientist and organizational strategist based in Indianapolis, with a strong commitment to equity and community engagement. She is the founder of Indy Equity Collaborative, JUST Community Inc., and Anda Spanish, organizations dedicated to research, holistic wellness, and cultural education. Nicole’s work in equitable leadership and coalition building, grounded in design thinking and indigenous methodologies, drives her systems-level strategies. As a member of the Indianapolis Public School Board for District 5 and a mother of five, Nicole is passionately focused on creating a fairer, more inclusive world for the next generation.

admin@indyequity.org

Lisa Pryor

Chief People Person & Director of Leadership, Development, Learning

An Executive Leadership coach with decades of experience creating inclusive environments, having dedicated her career to fostering safer spaces for all individuals. With a background in education and as a former Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Lisa is deeply committed to shaping communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

lisa@indyequity.org

Ingrid Rodriguez

Administrative Coordinator

Market research guru with a knack for data analysis and trend forecasting.

ingrid@indyequity.org

Enrique Mares-Villicaña

Research Manager

A dedicated researcher with a background in psychology who focuses on methodologies that drive impactful change. His expertise lies in analyzing and developing policy, data, and strategies that foster inclusive and equitable environments.

enrique@indyequity.org