Our Team
Kaitlin Blackie, Public Allies Program Manager
Kaitlin Sanders Blackie is a native of Louisville, KY. She came to Indianapolis in 2017 after graduating from Hanover College with a bachelor’s degree in music. After moving to Indy, Kaitlin was a part of Public Allies Class 9 where she served at the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center. Since completing the program in 2018 she remained an active alumnus, married her husband, Brian, joined the Indianapolis Arts Chorale and became the fundraising chair on their board, and received her master’s in organizational leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Kaitlin joined the INRC staff in September of 2022 with the 14th class of Public Allies. Kaitlin is passionate about helping others develop skills to be strong leaders in the nonprofit sector. Kaitlin, Brian, their son Stanton, and 2 dogs live on the Southeast side of the city.
Jasmen Drake, Public Allies Program Manager
Jasmen has lived in Indianapolis all her life. She grew up on the east side of Indianapolis. She worked for Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, for about five years. Through Girl Scouts, she found Public Allies. She is an alum of class 8. She served at the Marion County Commission on Youth, as an Intervention and Prevention Coordinator. After Public Allies, she went on to work in insurance, where she obtained her Life and Health Insurance License working as a supervisor for Renaissance Benefits. She is excited to be connected with Public Allies again and to serve those in the program and the community.
She enjoys spending time with her son, walking on nice trails, and being outside near water. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and binge-watching TV shows.
Danae Freeman, Engagement Manager
Danae grew up in Plainfield, Indiana, She is a Public Ally Alum of Class 14 and was placed with The Indianapolis Foundation.
There she served as an Engagement Associate working on the Movement of 10,000 project, an educational mobile app featuring anti-racism content that encourages personal growth through continuous learning. Through this role, Danae was able to build the capacity of the app by adding to the curriculum, writing informational email communications to users, and supporting community-facing events and presentations.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her partner, painting, and getting lost in record stores.
Danae graduated from Indiana University Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Sharon Logan, Deputy Director
Sharon is a longtime east side neighbor who was first introduced to INRC back in 2009 when she served as an AmeriCorps member through the Public Allies program. In 2012, she returned to join the INRC team as the Public Allies Program Manager. Sharon has experience in all INRC programs, as she transitioned from the Public Allies program to the Neighborhood Services program in 2021. In 2024 she became INRC’s Deputy Director. Sharon provides daily leadership to the program teams while ensuring that programs address community needs and build leaders, doing so in ways that reflect INRC’s values.
Sharon loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys planning fun community events with the WLWO Neighborhood Engagement Committee.
Favorite Quote: “Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work hard”. Tim Notke.
Olga Mogollón, Operations Manager
Born in Indianapolis, Olga grew up all over the country and moved back to Indiana in 2007 to be closer to family. She has worked in non-profits since high school, when she started at the Boys & Girls Club in Tucson, Arizona. Olga learned about the Public Allies program and is a graduate of the 4th and 5th classes. She served at the John H. Boner Community Center and Christel House Drop-out Recovery School, concentrating on adult education and community resources. As Operations Manager for INRC, Olga connects current Allies to community resources, and supports INRC’s daily functions and programming.
Favorite Quote: “Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.” John Lennon
Destiny Pokalsey, Data & Engagement Coordinator (AmeriCorps Public Ally)
Destiny has lived in Indiana their whole life and recently moved to Indianapolis last November. They graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2021 with their bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in Spanish. She is an AmeriCorps Public Allies Class 15 alumni who served at Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority as their Placemaking Ally. They are currently in their second Public Allies term serving as the Data & Engagement Coordinator for INRC.
While serving at IHCDA, they learned the best practices of placemaking, survey creation and data analysis, and active community engagement. During the brief break between their AmeriCorps service terms, they took on the role of Programming and Outreach Intern for the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. There she hosted and assisted with different community-building events, sought participant feedback, and got hands-on experience with placemaking in the downtown Indianapolis area.
In her free time, she loves to tie-dye, go on bike rides, explore nature, spend time with good friends, and do anything DIY.
Favorite Quote: “Focus on being balanced- success is balance.” – Laila Ali
Akilah Webster, Executive Director
Akilah Webster is a dynamic nonprofit leader with a passion for building equitable and innovative community solutions. As the Executive Director of the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC), she is committed to strengthening neighborhoods through leadership development, resident engagement, and strategic collaboration.
With a career spanning over a decade in nonprofit leadership, Akilah has successfully led fundraising strategies, operational improvements, and data-driven initiatives to create sustainable impact.
Prior to joining INRC, she served as the Executive Director of The Contingent Indiana, where she launched and scaled state wide initiatives to support foster families and strengthen communities.
She also held leadership roles at United Way of Central Indiana, where she leveraged data analytics and digital solutions to enhance donor engagement and operational efficiency. In addition to her work at INRC, Akilah serves as the Board Chair of the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative, advocating for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease. She is also a dedicated champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in nonprofit leadership and an active member of the Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy community. Akilah is passionate about empowering local leaders, fostering meaningful partnerships, and driving sustainable change across Indianapolis neighborhoods.