Meet our board
Bobby Overman
President
As the Nonprofit Central Specialist at the Monroe County Public Library, Bobby works with nonprofits of all types and sizes. This has given her a special understanding and deep appreciation for the work nonprofits do in our community. Working as the jail librarian, she saw firsthand how programs like NLNL help individuals stay connected to their family and the community as a whole.
JP Rich
Treasurer
Jean-Pat (JP) Rich is in his 34th year at Cummins Inc. and is currently the Executive Director of Digital Strategy and Strategic Initiatives. JP spent the first decade of his career as an engineer before transitioning into business strategy roles after completing his MBA at London Business School. JP has been involved in many community service initiatives over the course of his career, including being a “Big” in Big Brothers/Big Sisters and several education-based efforts.
Donyel Byrd
Member
A long-time community social worker committed to equity, Donyel was named the social worker of the year in 2018 by the National Association of Social Workers, Indiana Chapter. Her current professional work includes teaching as an Associate Faculty with the IU School of Social Work. Previously, Donyel provided supportive services to children and families who had been involved with child protection services, school social work, assisting people in the community with enrollment in health coverage, and advocating for equity in education, health care, and affordable housing.
Kyle Dugger
Member
A deputy public defender in Monroe County since 2016, Kyle studied journalism at IU Bloomington and law at the Maurer School of Law. In 2021, Kyle was awarded the Community Award by Maurer’s Access to Justice Program for his work providing extrajudicial and pro bono services to the Bloomington community. Kyle is committed to continuously pushing for improvement in the criminal justice system and trying to bring progressive reforms to Monroe County.
Nordia McNish
Member
Nordia is an outpatient therapist at Meadows. She was the VP for the board of directors for South Central Indiana Housing Opportunity (SCIHO), a member of the Anti-Oppression Education Committee in the school of social work and a member of the United Methodist Outreach Committee.
Meghan Taylor
Member
Meghan graduated with a Masters in Social Work from IU Bloomington in 2018, and is committed to helping people navigate and challenge complex systems of oppression. She has most recently worked for Shalom Community Center’s Rapid Re-Housing program from 2016-2018, and as a therapist in community mental health from 2018-2022. She currently
works as an individual therapist with Irvington Counseling Collective, a nonprofit income-based sliding-scale therapy practice located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Darrell Inman
Member
Darrell is in his 7th year working as an Engineering Technician for Advanced Automation Corporation
where he works to support the Warfighter by being an integral team member focusing on mobile
surveillance systems for the United States Army. Darrell spent the first two decades of his work career
being Facilities Coordinator at PTS corporation where he reached the status of Green Belt as a Lean-
Sigma Practitioner. For the last 35 years Darrell has been an active member in the Recovery Community
and will celebrate his 36-year recovery anniversary in July of 2024.
Ryan Mader
Member
Ryan Mader is a dedicated board member at New Leaf New Life, bringing invaluable experience and passion to the organization. As a recovering addict who has experienced homelessness and successfully reentered society after serving a lengthy prison sentence, Ryan is committed to prison reform and better treatment programs for mental health and addiction. He is currently pursuing degrees in law and human services while working full-time in drug rehabilitation and engaging in community advocacy. Ryan’s personal journey and professional dedication make him an essential advocate for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into society.