About the IYSA
We’re connecting youth services across the state of Indiana.
IYSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Rossi
Chair
Jennie was born in New Jersey and raised in the Midwest. She attended Purdue University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Since 2007, she has worked as the Sales Forecasting and Planning Manager at TVF, Inc., an industry leading commercial textile distributor headquartered in Carmel, IN. Over the years at TVF, she has been committed to increasing employee engagement and culture and recently was appointed to lead the Social Impact Pillar created to improve the quality of life where we work and live by serving and supporting our communities and environment. In 2020, Jennie received the distinction of “Certified Professional Forecaster” from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning. A few years ago, she began volunteering with the Blind Pig Committee for the June Speakeasy events benefitting Make Good Decisions. Jennie was the 2021 Make Good Decisions Community Education Award winner. She’s become extremely passionate about IYSA and looks forward to serving as a member on its board. Outside of work and volunteering, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially her Godchildren, Emma and Joshua.
PJ Corwin
Treasurer
PJ Corwin is the Executive Director of the Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc. (YSB) located in Portland, Indiana. The mission of the YSB is to promote resiliency and assist children, youth, families, and staff in achieving their greatest potential. PJ has been with the YSB for more than 21 years and has served in many roles in his time there with the last 5 years being Executive Director. PJ received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Ball State University in 2002 and his Master’s in Business Administration from Ball State University in 2017. PJ is passionate about helping people and giving back to his community. PJ is a 26-year member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a 15-year member of the Pennville Volunteer Fire Department, and a 4-year member of the Portland Morning Optimists. PJ resides in Pennville, Indiana with his wife, 3 children, and stepson.
Lisa Antrim
Lisa Antrim is the Chief Operations Officer at Family Centered Services (FCS) located in Bluffton, IN. FCS houses 14 programs that prevent juvenile delinquency, prevent child abuse and neglect, promote mentoring, support parenting, and directly meet the basic needs of low-income families. Lisa has been with the agency for over 25 years and is passionate about helping families thrive and assisting youth in reaching their full potential. She specializes in programming, grant writing, operations, and staff development. Lisa is a graduate of Bluffton University, a proud mother of two sons, and an excited new grandma.
Brandon Halleck
Originally from Greencastle, Indiana, Brandon moved to Terre Haute to attend school at Indiana State University in 1997. For the past 28 years, he has worked at Chances and Services for Youth – and is currently the Chief Operating Officer. In addition to working at CASY, Brandon owns and operates The Dance Studio – where he has taught ballroom dancing for over 23 years. In his spare time, he is a realtor with Century 21 Elite and thoroughly enjoys helping people find their forever homes. He holds a Bachelor of Science in history and social science education from ISU and a master’s in leadership development from St. Mary of the Woods College. Brandon enjoys aviation and holds a private pilot’s certificate. His Piper Cherokee 235 is based at Hulman Regional Airport – and has allowed him to travel the states. He firmly believes you’re never too young or too old to achieve your greatest potential.
April Lam
April Lam is a seasoned healthcare operations and strategy professional with over a decade of experience in contracting, vendor management, program leadership, and organizational performance. Her career spans impactful roles at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Koehler Partners, where she has led strategic initiatives supporting Medicaid programs, managed cross-functional teams, and driven compliance and process improvements. April holds a Master of Science in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Purdue University. April has a deep commitment to community engagement and development. She has been an active member of St. Malachy Catholic Church for 18 years, leading several ministries and participating in outreach projects benefitting families in Hendricks County and surrounding communities. April resides in Brownsburg with her husband and two daughters.
Heather Law
Heather Law currently serves as Executive Director of Scott County Partnership, a YSB located in Scottsburg. She leads a dynamic team focused on empowering young people through prevention efforts while providing resources to youth and their families to build skills and promote self-sufficiency. With more than two decades of experience in youth development, she brings a deep understanding of systems-level change and the importance of community collaboration. Prior to her current role, Heather served for seven years as Scott County's Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiatives (JDAI) Coordinator, leading efforts to reduce unnecessary youth detention and improve outcomes for all youth. Her professional background also includes case management, where she served a variety of diverse populations, as well as experience in the early childhood field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana University Columbus and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University. She is passionate about building collaborative partnerships and creating opportunities that help youth and families thrive in rural Indiana. Heather lives in rural Jackson County with her husband and 2 children.
Jamie Scott-Massie
Jamie Scott-Massie serves as the Senior Director of Community Family Initiatives at the Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC), located in Indianapolis. She is primarily responsible for ensuring cross-organizational alignment with the anchor community partners on the Near Eastside, co-leading a federal, place-based initiative called the IndyEast Promise Neighborhood. Jamie leads teams who work collaboratively to build strategic partnerships with families, community organizations, schools and funders to fulfill the commitment that all children have access to quality early childhood education opportunities, transformative neighborhood schools and whole family support to ensure successful transitions from birth to adulthood. In all of her capacity, Jamie is most proud of her work as a professional youth worker. She has been a member of the EMCC team since she was 17, starting her career as a Summer Youth Program Assistant. She believes that every young person deserves quality, enriching experiences that positively impact their development and support their path to thrival and life fulfillment. She has a deep understanding that collaboration and strategic coordination are key to reaching that goal. She has been an Executive Member of the National Afterschool Association since 2019 and as a recognized leader in youth work, as she received the Association for Child and Youth Care Newcomer Award in 2021 and the National Afterschool Association’s Next Generation of Leaders in 2022 for her advocacy for the professionalization of the field. She serves on several local community boards and committees for other local agencies responsible for positive outcomes for youth to increase Indiana’s collective impact. She holds a Bachelor of Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University. In her spare time, you can find her crafting and putting stickers on things, planning a vacation, spending time with family and friends or binge-watching Marvel movies.
LaTessa McClendon
LaTessa brings a powerhouse blend of operational leadership, community program development, and a steadfast dedication to educational equity to the Indiana Youth Services Association Board of Directors. As the current Manager of Community Programs at the Center for Leadership Development (CLD), LaTessa specializes in bridging the gap between underserved youth and critical resources, ensuring students are equally challenged, supported, and loved. With a career deeply rooted in Indianapolis, LaTessa possesses a comprehensive understanding of the local landscape, having held key leadership roles at IndyGo and within the TRIO Upward Bound program at Ivy Tech Community College. These positions honed a unique capability to navigate complex organizational structures and foster strategic partnerships that yield tangible results. LaTessa is driven by a philosophy of meeting students exactly where they are. This commitment is evidenced by noteworthy accomplishments, including serving as the very first Director of TRIO Upward Bound for students at Ben Davis High School and launching the Boro Navigators freshman Peer Mentoring Program at PennWest Edinboro. This initiative achieved a remarkable 98 percent retention rate by focusing on holistic academic and social support. LaTessa holds a Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from Ball State University.
Ryan Ritchie
Ryan brings robust knowledge, understanding and connections in policy and governmental affairs to the RJL team including his previous employment opportunities at the Indiana Senate, the United States Congress and The White House. His extensive understanding of federal initiatives and how they directly impact local and state municipalities and organizations allows our team to ensure our clients are taking advantage of every opportunity. Ryan works directly with RJL’s clients by providing analyst level support, coordinating legislative efforts by working with state, local and federal government officials and legislators, and implementing strategic high-level initiatives through policy development, relationship-building and intentional partnerships. Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and his Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from Indiana University Bloomington. Additionally, he graduated from the Indiana Leadership Forum in 2023 and was a recipient of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 20 in their Twenties Award in 2024.