Marc D. Allan

Jake Engel said his life “has always been a bit of a portfolio—dabbling in this, exploring that and embracing adventure along the way.”

John Evans is responsible for providing Eli Lilly and Co. senior management with insights into the company’s financial results, near-term forecasts, business plan and strategy.

Larissa Fox sits second chair to the corporate relationship manager, providing support while developing her skills as a banker to one day become a corporate relationship manager.

If there’s a big-time sporting event in Indianapolis, chances are Trevor Fox has a hand in it.

Nelson Frech says being part of the planning and construction of educational facilities “holds a special place in my heart.

Ashton Gleckman likes to say that he lives and breathes cinema.

Mason Gordon helps lead the economic development team at HWC Engineering, working with local and regional governments and other community organizations in a variety of service areas, including economic development planning, strategic investment planning, innovative project delivery methods, municipal management/advisory services and strategic funding pursuits.

Jessica Maginn serves as senior marketing and communications specialist at Indy Women in Tech, a not-for-profit focused on empowering women and girls to pursue STEM-related careers.

As Visit Indy’s event and communication manager, Taylor Melangton creates and coordinates stakeholder events such as the ROSE Awards, State of Tourism, Hotel Symposium and many of Visit Indy’s year-round customer activations and trade shows.

Hannah Riffle is responsible for communications, engagement and some grantmaking for Glick Philanthropies and is the portfolio manager for its Healthy Democracy grantmaking focus, where the organization thinks about how it can support a healthy democracy through grantmaking, community engagement and advocacy.

Ryan Ritchie is a lobbyist for RJL Solutions, serving some of Indiana’s most vulnerable Hoosiers, including children in the Department of Child Services system, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the aging population, and those struggling with mental health and addiction challenges.

Shelby Thomas said one of the best parts of her job as deputy director for drug prevention, treatment and enforcement is the variety.

Macy Troyer runs a thriving digital marketing agency called Goaldy; has written and published her first book, “Ready, Mindset, Go!”; and has launched a line of cards, Kindspire, aimed at spreading kindness and inspiring others.

You probably know Olivia West as the in-arena host for Indiana Fever and Indiana Pacers games.

Devyn Mikell is president and co-founder of Qualifi, a software business whose tagline is, “Make it effortless to hire top talent faster.”

Hayley Sears describes her role at Taft as “problem solver.”