Indianapolis

Donna has spent more than 25 years working in the nonprofit, education, and government sectors, always with a heart for serving others. Born and raised in Indianapolis, she’s a proud Butler University grad who’s remained deeply connected to her community throughout her career.

Donna is also a National Urban Fellows alum and earned her Master of Public Administration from Baruch College in New York City. When she’s not working, you can usually find her shopping for cast iron cookware, in the kitchen trying out new recipes, singing her favorite songs, or roller skating.

Adam Johnson is a Indianapolis native who earned his bachelor’s degree from the IUPUI School of Informatics. He began his career as a graphic designer for several Indianapolis-based companies before transitioning into education and program development for churches and nonprofits across the state.

Adam currently serves as a Community Engagement Advisor, where he collaborates with local partners to address pressing social issues. In his free time, he enjoys film, architecture, and 80s music.

Hana Hussain joined the Center for Congregations in March 2025 in a hybrid role working on the Center’s database as well as its websites, primarily the Congregational Resource Guide.

Hana holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. When she is not working, she can be found rock climbing, at the gym, playing videogames, reading, or writing. She describes herself as cheerful but meticulous.

Conni Kelley recently joined the Center for Congregations team as the Finance Assistant and Office Manager. Conni’s love of numbers, organization, and paying it forward will help her contribute to the Center’s mission of strengthening Indiana congregations. Her faith and devotion to God led her on this new journey and she looks forward to helping walk each other home.

Christos Reid moved to Indianapolis from the United Kingdom in 2017, after a career spanning marketing, game development, and public speaking, becoming an American citizen in 2021.

Working heavily in strategic planning, Christos also lent his skillset to pro-bono and nonprofit work, from Black Businesses Matter to public media at WFYI. Wanting to continue serving the Hoosier public, Christos came to the Center for Congregations in the summer of 2024.

Christos is an avid painter, writer and designer in his spare time. You can often find him running events for the city’s tabletop community, or judging painting competitions. He lives in the city with his wife, child, and an unbelievable amount of cats.

Wynesia Dickerson joined the staff of Center for Congregations in March 2024 as the Director of Staff and Grants Administrator for Congregations with Community.

Wynesia is a graduate of DePauw University (B.A. Sociology) and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.).  Before joining Congregations with Community, she served the local church in various capacities. She most enjoys teaching and writing Bible studies and developing leaders.

Wynesia is passionate about faith formation. In 2021, she authored her first book, a six-week devotional on the fruit of the Spirit, entitled Refueling Your Faith: Daily Encouragement for a Spirit-filled Life.

Weronika Hajduczyk-Wilson joined the Center for Congregations in January 2024 as the administrative assistant for Congregations With Community. Prior to joining the Center, she was a paralegal and holds a Bachelor of Arts in German from IUPUI.

Weronika is a first generation Polish American and  is TESOL-certified, which has afforded her several years of experience as an ESL teacher and German/Polish language interpreter and translator. She is currently enrolled at Indiana State University in the Student Affairs and Higher Education Master’s program, with a projected graduation date of 2025.

John James is a person who centers compassion and connection at the heart of his work. He has a professional background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a deep commitment to serving others across all contexts. With a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Spalding University and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), he brings a wealth of expertise in providing support and guidance to others in need. John’s journey in the field of ABA has been driven by a desire to integrate his passion for helping others with his professional practice, bringing compassion, empathy, and a spirit of service to his work.

In his current role as Resource Consultant with the Center for Congregations, John is dedicated to fostering growth, providing congregations with pertinent resources, guiding congregational leaders through the Center’s many pillars or support, and creating a meaningful and inclusive community for all. Drawing on his experience in clinical leadership and informed by behavioral philosophy, he offers a unique blend of professional expertise and guidance to address the holistic needs of congregations. With a heart for helping and a commitment to serving others in alignment with their faith values, John seeks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he encounters.

Karen Goley serves as the senior director of the Congregational Resource Guide (CRG) and Resources.  Prior to joining the Center, Karen spent over fifteen years in the human resources field, serving nonprofit and financial services organizations in the Indianapolis area and the suburbs of Chicago.

With faith as her foundation, Karen enjoys spending quality time with her family and is a very proud Purdue University alum.  Having earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Karen put her pride on full display by naming the family pup Mackey- after Purdue basketball’s Mackey Arena.  Boiler Up!