October 22 — Joe Slash explains how to strengthen families in Indianapolis
As head of the Indianapolis Urban League, Joe Slash is at the center of the many initiatives to make families stronger and more secure. Hear how he thinks it’s going.
When: Wednesday, October 22 11:00-12:30 PM (stay for lunch)
Where: North United Methodist Church 3808 N Meridian St Indianapolis, IN 46208
Part of the Mid-North Shepherd Center’s “Domestic Decisions” series.
Our future rests with our children and yet many are lost due to the stresses put upon far too many families today. We need to understand the challenges and learn what can be done to minimize the problems that result in breaking up the family unit putting children at risk.
From Joe Slash’s Urban League bio:
Joseph A. Slash is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Indianapolis Urban League. He joined the League in 2002 as its Chief Operating Officer having responsibility for managing and coordinating the day to day operations.
Mr. Slash is formerly Vice President, Community and Corporate Effectiveness, of Indianapolis Power & Light Company. His primary focus was in the areas of economic development, education and workforce development, cultural issues, community relations and special projects of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Slash was Vice President, General Services.
Prior to joining IPL, Mr. Slash was Deputy Mayor for the City of Indianapolis from 1978-89. In that capacity, he served as Chief of Staff in the Mayor’s Office, provided executive direction for several city departments, and was responsible for developing policy and providing executive oversight for the City’s annual budget. From 1968 to 1978, Mr. Slash worked as Staff Accountant and then Audit Manager for Arthur Young & Company.
He has been honored as a Sagamore of The Wabash, the Jaycee’s Outstanding Young Man of the Year; is listed in Who’s Who in Black America; and has received the United Way of Central Indiana’s Outstanding Service Award, and the Marshall University Outstanding Alumni Award.
