Ebony Marie Chappel
Director of Programs & Communication at Leadership Indianapolis- Claim this Profile
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Angela B. Freeman (she/her/hers)
I’ve gotten to know Ebony through our community engagement activities in Indianapolis. We met in 2017 when Ebony was at the Indianapolis Recorder and reached out to feature me in the Work Style Section of the Indiana Minority Business Magazine (IMBM). During that engagement, I was impressed with Ebony’s drive, passion, leadership, and especially her authenticity. I have followed Ebony’s career as she continues to find and/or make opportunities to lift her voice on behalf of the community. For example, Ebony was selected to host her own show on RadioOne where she focuses on the issues and concerns of the local African-American community. Then too, she used her platform to elevate so many folks like me when she had me on her show to support my passions and advocacy around diversity and equity in STEM and law. Most recently, Ebony took on a leadership role at Leadership Indianapolis, a community organization that I regularly support. There too, Ebony continues to utilize her platform to advance diversity and equity in our community leaders. Her authenticity is refreshing and her voice will be one to lead our community for years to come.
Deb Hallberg
Ebony is a passionate, driven, confident professional working to change the world for all humans. She does this via all types of communication, i.e., social media, radio, in-person interviews, and writing. Ebony has natural leadership skills and continues her to pour into herself through her appetite for learning. She strives to achieve her goals and make a difference for women and minorities. It is exciting to watch as she navigates her professional success.
Angela B. Freeman (she/her/hers)
I’ve gotten to know Ebony through our community engagement activities in Indianapolis. We met in 2017 when Ebony was at the Indianapolis Recorder and reached out to feature me in the Work Style Section of the Indiana Minority Business Magazine (IMBM). During that engagement, I was impressed with Ebony’s drive, passion, leadership, and especially her authenticity. I have followed Ebony’s career as she continues to find and/or make opportunities to lift her voice on behalf of the community. For example, Ebony was selected to host her own show on RadioOne where she focuses on the issues and concerns of the local African-American community. Then too, she used her platform to elevate so many folks like me when she had me on her show to support my passions and advocacy around diversity and equity in STEM and law. Most recently, Ebony took on a leadership role at Leadership Indianapolis, a community organization that I regularly support. There too, Ebony continues to utilize her platform to advance diversity and equity in our community leaders. Her authenticity is refreshing and her voice will be one to lead our community for years to come.
Deb Hallberg
Ebony is a passionate, driven, confident professional working to change the world for all humans. She does this via all types of communication, i.e., social media, radio, in-person interviews, and writing. Ebony has natural leadership skills and continues her to pour into herself through her appetite for learning. She strives to achieve her goals and make a difference for women and minorities. It is exciting to watch as she navigates her professional success.
Angela B. Freeman (she/her/hers)
I’ve gotten to know Ebony through our community engagement activities in Indianapolis. We met in 2017 when Ebony was at the Indianapolis Recorder and reached out to feature me in the Work Style Section of the Indiana Minority Business Magazine (IMBM). During that engagement, I was impressed with Ebony’s drive, passion, leadership, and especially her authenticity. I have followed Ebony’s career as she continues to find and/or make opportunities to lift her voice on behalf of the community. For example, Ebony was selected to host her own show on RadioOne where she focuses on the issues and concerns of the local African-American community. Then too, she used her platform to elevate so many folks like me when she had me on her show to support my passions and advocacy around diversity and equity in STEM and law. Most recently, Ebony took on a leadership role at Leadership Indianapolis, a community organization that I regularly support. There too, Ebony continues to utilize her platform to advance diversity and equity in our community leaders. Her authenticity is refreshing and her voice will be one to lead our community for years to come.
Deb Hallberg
Ebony is a passionate, driven, confident professional working to change the world for all humans. She does this via all types of communication, i.e., social media, radio, in-person interviews, and writing. Ebony has natural leadership skills and continues her to pour into herself through her appetite for learning. She strives to achieve her goals and make a difference for women and minorities. It is exciting to watch as she navigates her professional success.
Angela B. Freeman (she/her/hers)
I’ve gotten to know Ebony through our community engagement activities in Indianapolis. We met in 2017 when Ebony was at the Indianapolis Recorder and reached out to feature me in the Work Style Section of the Indiana Minority Business Magazine (IMBM). During that engagement, I was impressed with Ebony’s drive, passion, leadership, and especially her authenticity. I have followed Ebony’s career as she continues to find and/or make opportunities to lift her voice on behalf of the community. For example, Ebony was selected to host her own show on RadioOne where she focuses on the issues and concerns of the local African-American community. Then too, she used her platform to elevate so many folks like me when she had me on her show to support my passions and advocacy around diversity and equity in STEM and law. Most recently, Ebony took on a leadership role at Leadership Indianapolis, a community organization that I regularly support. There too, Ebony continues to utilize her platform to advance diversity and equity in our community leaders. Her authenticity is refreshing and her voice will be one to lead our community for years to come.
Deb Hallberg
Ebony is a passionate, driven, confident professional working to change the world for all humans. She does this via all types of communication, i.e., social media, radio, in-person interviews, and writing. Ebony has natural leadership skills and continues her to pour into herself through her appetite for learning. She strives to achieve her goals and make a difference for women and minorities. It is exciting to watch as she navigates her professional success.
Credentials
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Facebook Marketing
Fred Pryor/Career TracksMar, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing
SkillPath SeminarsJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Community Health Worker
Health Visions MidwestJul, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Sales Certification with the Radio Advertising Bureau.
Radio Advertising Bureau
Experience
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Leadership Indianapolis
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Programs & Communication
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Apr 2020 - Present
I create and facilitate innovative programming that educates, inspires and mobilizes community leaders to serve and strengthen greater Indianapolis. Programs have included series on mental health for civic leaders, housing insecurity, poverty and wealth, criminal justice and public safety in addition to multiple book clubs, skill workshops and other offerings. In addition to programming, I am responsible for all communications strategies and implementation for the organization. This includes event marketing, social media management, media relations, website management and other related duties. Show less
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Self-Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Strategist
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Jun 2012 - Present
I have provided a host of communications-related services to clients including but not limited to: content creation, social media management, outreach and media relations. Clients have included: churches, event venues, restaurants, a children’s entertainment brand, an author, a musician and a number of community-based organizations. Projects included producing online commercials for event promotion, creating one-sheets for the use of booking talent at local and national venues and securing media coverage. Show less
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GANG GANG
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Australia
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Restaurants
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Board Member
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Jul 2021 - Present
GANGGANG is a cultural startup on a mission to produce, promote and preserve culture as a means to growing—and building equity within—the creative economy. I recently accepted an invitation to join the board and am excited about working with this team to support, elevate and promote Black artists in Indianapolis. GANGGANG is a cultural startup on a mission to produce, promote and preserve culture as a means to growing—and building equity within—the creative economy. I recently accepted an invitation to join the board and am excited about working with this team to support, elevate and promote Black artists in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Press Club Foundation
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Non-profit Organizations
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President Of The Board
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Jan 2020 - Present
The Indianapolis Press Club Foundation is dedicated to raising and managing funds to provide scholarships, journalism awards and paid summer fellowships for deserving journalism students at Indiana colleges and universities. Since joining the board, I have helped to bring in additional funders to further our mission of providing financial support to Indiana journalism students, revise our investment strategies, recruit new board members to make our organization more diverse and formalize various board processes in concert with the organization's executive director. Show less
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Radio One
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India
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Radio Host
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Mar 2018 - Nov 2020
I was the host of Eye on the Community (2018-2020) and Open Lines (2019-2020), weekly community affairs programs that aired on Hot 96.3 and 106.7 WTLC FM. Responsibilities included booking/interviewing guests for each program, coordinating with the sales/promotion department for station-wide initiatives, doing marketing/promotion for each respective program and handling all technical producing (running the board) while live on the air. I was the host of Eye on the Community (2018-2020) and Open Lines (2019-2020), weekly community affairs programs that aired on Hot 96.3 and 106.7 WTLC FM. Responsibilities included booking/interviewing guests for each program, coordinating with the sales/promotion department for station-wide initiatives, doing marketing/promotion for each respective program and handling all technical producing (running the board) while live on the air.
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Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Chair, Education and Training Workgroup
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Mar 2019 - Apr 2020
Assist in providing educational opportunities for members of AMAT, coordinating technological support for the organization. Mission Statement: The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) supports our partners in the transplant field as they save and heal lives in our diverse communities. Assist in providing educational opportunities for members of AMAT, coordinating technological support for the organization. Mission Statement: The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) supports our partners in the transplant field as they save and heal lives in our diverse communities.
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Indiana Donor Network
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Multicultural Community Relations Coordinator
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Dec 2017 - Apr 2020
Serves as the multicultural community relations coordinator for the Indiana Donor Network, one of the top organ procurement organizations in the country. Responsibilities include leading outreach in communities of color, LGBTQ+ and various faith groups across the state of Indiana. Serves as the multicultural community relations coordinator for the Indiana Donor Network, one of the top organ procurement organizations in the country. Responsibilities include leading outreach in communities of color, LGBTQ+ and various faith groups across the state of Indiana.
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Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor In Chief
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Jul 2016 - Nov 2017
I oversee the editorial content of the Indianapolis Recorder (a weekly newspaper with circulation of 11,000), Indiana Minority Business Magazine (IMBM) (a quarterly magazine with circulation of 30,000) and supplementary digital news platforms of The Recorder Media Group. Responsible for the quality and journalistic merit of all Recorder Media Group publications
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Contributing Writer, Marketing Coordinator
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2016
Served as a contributing writer for the weekly newspaper and quarterly magazine. Assisted in creating strategic plans to improve visibility of the Recorder and IMBM publications. Assist the President with general business operations. Innovation: Implemented new platforms through which stories are reported, including a weekly internet radio show (The Recorder Report) and a monthly guest segment on popular entertainment show Real Scene TV (The Recorder Minute).Sales & Marketing: Created and led sales presentations specific to clients’ budgets. Conducted research on target demographics and industry trends. Managed advertising sales accounts for multiple clients. Created campaign schedules and promotional materials that increased ad sales. Maintained and coordinated social media, marketing and community relations efforts.Event Planning & Sponsorship Acquisition: Planned (and oversaw logistics of) social events, political forums and award ceremonies to build relationships with the community, generate revenue and increase brand awareness. Brought on media partnerships and used marketing skills to yield several well-attended events with industry recognition. Secured new corporate sponsors for major annual awards dinner. Show less
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Obama for America
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fall Fellow
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
Following a competitive application process, I was granted the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers as a volunteer fellow. The assignment, former president Barack Obama's re-election campaign, involved organizing phone banks around the city of Indianapolis, conducting door-to-door canvassing efforts in Indianapolis and in Ohio, utilizing social media platforms to engage with potential volunteers and supporters and other duties as assigned. Following a competitive application process, I was granted the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers as a volunteer fellow. The assignment, former president Barack Obama's re-election campaign, involved organizing phone banks around the city of Indianapolis, conducting door-to-door canvassing efforts in Indianapolis and in Ohio, utilizing social media platforms to engage with potential volunteers and supporters and other duties as assigned.
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Education
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2007 - 2012
Ball State University
Bachelor's degree, Telecommunications (Sales and Promotion) -
2007 - 2011
Ball State University, College of Communication
Information, and Media; Telecommunications; Promotion and Sales Option
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