About EmpowerED Families
Connecting Indianapolis Families and Community Members to Education
EmpowerED Families’ mission is to build power through relationships and equip families with the tools and resources they need to fight for high-quality, equitable education. Our team hosts events, creates school and community partnerships, and facilitates discussion to ensure all voices, especially families and students, are heard in the Indianapolis K-12 education system.
Our team actively listens to the ideas of parents and community members who want to be involved in K-12 education. We also take action to ensure their perspective is heard by school and community leaders, policymakers, and other decision-makers. Learn more about our work here.
Our Team
Kim Graham, Director of Organizing and Partnerships
As EmpowerED Families Director of Organizing and Partnerships, Kim Graham connects with and trains families and parents to be leaders in their communities around education issues. She is also responsible for developing relationships with schools, community organizations, and other entities who are excited to support and partner with EmpowerED Families.
Kim has more than two decades of experience working in Indianapolis schools, most recently as Student Enrollment Coordinator at George and Veronica Phalen Leadership Academy. Prior to that role, she was a Special Education Assistant in Washington Township for ten years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Global.
EmpowerED Families’ Advisory Committee
Shannon Williams, Advisory Chair
COO & Executive Vice President
The Mind Trust
Barato Britt
CEO and President
Edna Martin Christian Center
Dr. Chantée Eldridge
Vice President of Communications, Equity, and Outreach
Strada Education Network
Matthew B. Murphy, III,
Co-founder and President
Emboss Partners, LLC
Clare Pope
CEO
Family Concepts Services