The Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Marley to Executive Director after nearly two years as Program Coordinator. She has been serving as Interim Executive Director since November.
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“Andee has done an absolutely stellar job being proactive, innovative and motivational – not just keeping HCLA on track but also pushing us forward,” said Board President Rachael Coverdale. “This is the natural next step for her and the organization.”
Marley, a Carmel native, graduated from Carmel High School and Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied Costume Design, Japanese and Fine Art. For many years, she worked as an artisan, living in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin and Chicago before returning back home to Hamilton County.
“Above all, I consider myself an artist,” she said, adding that she also applies that mindset to her work at HCLA. “I love to create curriculum days, class experiences and personal connections.”
Outside of work, Marley is enrolled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she is pursuing a Master of Arts in Art Therapy with a focus on Leadership Development. She is also is the secretary of the Carmel Education Foundation’s Board of Directors.
In her free time, she enjoys sewing, reading, meditation and Qigong. Marley lives in Carmel with her five-year-old daughter, Anthea.
Marley takes the helm at HCLA as the community leadership program prepares to enter its 30th year of service to Hamilton County. She will be its seventh Executive Director.
About HCLA
Founded in 1991, Hamilton County Leadership Academy (HCLA) is a 10-month community leadership development program for adults who live or work in Hamilton County. Participants spend one day each month immersed in and learning about different aspects of local government, business and charitable organizations. Through its robust curriculum and study of local issues, HCLA has prepared more than 700 graduates to assume active roles in serving our community.