LEADERSHIP TEAM:
Jason Newman is the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie and has been working with us for a little over two years. Before coming to the Muncie location, Jason worked at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Philadelphia for 11 years. Not only does Jason bring years of experience to the Club, but he also brings a passion for working with youth. He loves working with kids, making a difference in their lives, and presenting them with unique opportunities. Jason says that he loves the staff and city of Muncie and we are grateful to have him with us. A fun fact about Jason is that he can play 6 musical instruments!
As Chief Operating Officer, Qiana Clemens oversees the ongoing functions at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie. With 18 years of experience in local nonprofit work, she is a key asset to the Club. Qiana received her Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University. She will graduate in April of 2020. Qiana is very passionate about giving kids a space to experience love and community. She says, “The reason I do what I do is because I want to give kids and families the opportunities that I had growing up.” A fun fact about Qiana is that she does professional singing and voice overs!
Amy Gibson is the Director of Grant Based Initiatives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie. This is a brand-new position for Amy and she is the first person to hold this position at the Club. After 3 years of working at the Administrative Coordinator, she has displayed her gift for connecting the Club to community partners. Amy says that even though she does not always have direct interaction with the kids, she finds fulfillment knowing that her job allows the Club to serve them in impactful ways. When Amy isn’t busy forming these close relationships between the Club and community partners, she loves to read in her free time! Amy got her Associates’s degree from Ball State University in Information Systems Technology. She is an essential part of our team!
If you ever need to know anything about everything, come to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie and meet Alycia Hacker! A fun fact about Alycia is that many people call her the “human encyclopedia.” Not only is Alycia valuable in knowledge, but she is also a very valuable member of our Clubs. After interning with us for a semester, Alycia has been at the Club for 2 years and has been named the Director of Member Services. Before the club she was at buley for 5 years. She got her Associates Degree in Applied Sciences and Human Services from Ivy Tech and now works full time at our Madison Street location and Buley Center. Alycia loves the environment of the Club and even has two kids of her own enrolled in the program.
Mark is the Director of Programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie. He’s been working for the club since August if 2019 but was once a club kid at the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie and been apart of the movement since 2011. He not only develops & implements programs at the club but also oversees staff. His favorite part of his work is the relationships he is able to build with the kids and work towards a brighter future for all of our club kids. Mark went to the University of South Bend where he received his degree in Business & Economics. His skills in interpersonal relationships and mentoring make him uniquely equipped to show the kids he really cares and help lead them to success and positive outcomes.
OUR TEAM
