Our People

Board of Directors | Leadership

At Fort Wayne UNITED, we believe in the power of community and the potential of every individual. Our team is dedicated to fostering a brighter future for Fort Wayne. By bringing together a group of passionate and committed leaders, we strive to:

Engage: Connect with our community through meaningful relationships and collaborative partnerships.
Educate: Provide resources, training, and mentorship to equip individuals with
the knowledge and skills they need to succeed
Empower: Inspire and uplift youth to reach their full potential

Together, we are working to create a more equitable and just society where everyone can thrive.

Empowering Our Community, One Individual at a Time

Officers

Dr. D. Faye Williams-Robbins

Dr. D. Faye Williams-Robbins

Board Chair

Retired Deputy Superintendent - Fort Wayne Community Schools

David Shadburne

David Shadburne

Board Vice Chair

President & CEO- MidWest American Federal Credit Union

James Burg

James Burg

Secretary

Associate Professor of Counselor Education - Purdue Fort Wayne

Board Members

Iric Headley

Iric Headley

Board Member

Director of Business Development - Surack Enterprises

Tamyra Kelly

Tamyra Kelly

Board Member

Public Information Officer - East Allen County Schools

Carolyn Ovit

Carolyn Ovit

Board Member

Director of Talent Development - Parkview Health

Derrick Westfield

Derrick Westfield

Board Member

Deputy Chief - Fort Wayne Police Department

Wendy Davis

Wendy Davis

Board Member

Indiana Senior and Special Judge – Indiana Supreme Court

David Nicole

David Nicole

Board Member

Founder - Headwinds Consulting. LLC

Edmond O’Neal

Edmond O’Neal

Board Member

President - Northeast Indiana Works

Reggie Blackmond

Board Member

Ministry Director, Youth for Christ NE Indiana

Karl W. Einolf Ph.D.

Board Member

President, Indiana Tech

Leadership | Support Staff

George Hicks

George Hicks

Fort Wayne UNITED Executive Director

Yusanda Blackmon

Yusanda Blackmon

United Front Initiative Director