Marissa Manlove

President/CEO Marissa Manlove has extensive leadership experience in the nonprofit arena, including program development and evaluation, governance, strategic planning, community relations, communications/marketing, and public policy advocacy.

Professional Experience

• President and CEO, Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, 2007.
• Vice President Consumer and Community Relations, Noble of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, 2001-2006
• Director External Relations, Noble of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, 1999-2001.
• Director Early Childhood Program, Noble of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, 1989-99.
• Manager of Clinical Services, Noble of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, 1980-89.
• Behavioral Clinician/Core Team Coordinator, Noble of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, 1977-79.
• Evaluation Consultant, Psychodiagnostic Associates, Indianapolis, IN, 1984-89.

Community Involvement

• Chairman, Board of Directors, The 24 Group, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
• Secretary of the School Board, Hope Academy/Fairbanks, Indianapolis, IN
• Board member, Noble of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
• Co-Chairman, Parent Advisory Board, Partnership for a Drug Free America, New York, NY
• Former Board member, Ronald McDonald House of Indiana
• Former Board member, Lawrence Township Schools Foundation, Indianapolis, IN

Professional Affiliations

• Governmental Affairs Society of Indiana (GASI)
• American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
• Registered lobbyist, Indiana Lobbying Commission

Awards

• Distinguished Award Recipient, Center for Leadership Development, 1990, 1992.
• 2004 Spirit of Women Award nominee
• 2005 Community Service Award, Drug Free Marion County
• 2005 Alice M. Ross Salute to Families Award, Family Service Association
• 2006 Circle of Hope Award, Fairbanks
• 2007 Indiana’s Salute to Women Torchbearer Award, Indiana Commission for Women
• 2007 Parent Advocate Award, Drug Free Marion County

Education
St. Louis University, Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology) in 1975
Indiana University, Master of Sciences Degree (Education) in 1977

Professional Certifications
Certified Association Executive, American Society of Association Executives
Certified School Psychologist I in Indiana

Personal History
Born July 20, 1953
Married to Kim Manlove
Son Joshua and daughter-in-law Angela
Son David (died in 2001)

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