Benjamin J. Tapper Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

• Created the city’s first office of Equity, Belonging & Inclusion which guides the strategic DEIA vision for the Mayor of Indianapolis and the entire City-County enterprise.• Provided strategic leadership in the development of culturally specific and responsive policies and programs for a large organization with 7000+ employees.• Developed robust partnerships with community organizations including the Polis Center and The Indianapolis Foundation• Supported organizational cultural improvement efforts which include the creation of employee resource groups, regular DEIA communications and agency-level trainings for the city-county enterprise

• Initiate spiritual grounded care practices for organizational learning and development • Conducted racial equity trainings for nonprofits, businesses, and congregations throughout Indiana which improved their community engagement efforts• Facilitated healing dialogue programs which created stronger interracial ties within the community• Lead antiracism workshops for leadership teams that helped spiritual and community leaders expand their understanding of systemic injustice while exploring their personal narratives• Evaluated organizational communications strategies and offered solutions to improve communica-tions inefficiencies • Curated learning opportunities that were introspective, reflective, and generative• Shaped inclusive practices and policies for nonprofit, for-profit and faith-based organizations

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Initiated staff-wide professional development opportunities around diversity, equity, and inclusion• Influenced a culture of collaboration across five regional offices that improved workplace morale• Led spiritual centering practices during organization-wide trainings • Incorporated diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics into our strategic planning process• Developed statewide racial equity strategies, programs and procedures which lead to more equitable engagement with BIPOC communities• Created a robust online podcast community that highlights the challenges and opportunities for spir-itual leaders today• Supported ongoing staff training and development sessions which resulted in organization-wide learning and growth• Managed social media communication strategy which engaged staff and congregations from across the state• Developed a strategic planning initiative to incorporate racial equity training for all staff members• Shaped relationship-building opportunities for statewide staff which resulted in stronger collabora-tion efforts • Scheduled biannual professional and spiritual development opportunities which facilitated my own re-juvenation and growth• Participated in onboarding of new employees and aided their integration into the system

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Contributed to stronger relationships between patients and staff by deescalating hostile situations• Offered comfort and wisdom to grieving families during times of tragedy and loss• Established stronger coordination practices with Emergency Department staff, social workers, and medical personnel to optimize family care• Supported staff and patients through instances of racial inequity which resulted in additional training and opportunities for conflict management• Guided the hospital community through spiritual practices which offered hope and stillness

4601 Knollton Road, Indianapolis, In 46228

• Engaged children, youth and young adults in meaningful community building practices that improved the spiritual and emotional lives of families• Oversaw justice-based spiritual growth and development of opportunities for the congregation and community• Advocated for marginalized people in the community • Mobilized congregational resources toward faith in action efforts that were based in racial justice principles• Generated intergenerational content and curriculum rooted in social justice • Mentored 16+ youth and young adult congregants in personal, educational and career matters

North Manchester, In

• Instructed 30 undergraduate students over content spanning four subject areas (political science, reli-gion, communications, and history)• Utilized traditional lectures, role-play activities and online content in class instruction• Enhanced educational experience using online learning platforms

901 Shelby St

• Trained low-income residents in the areas of resume creation and interviewing skills which led to more interviews and job placements• Built relationships with local employers that resulted in growing numbers of community hires• Improved staff relationships through community-building practices and regular communication

• Connected low-income students to local housing, education, and counseling resources which strengthened communities• Empowered immigrant and refugee families by increasing access to quality educational options• Built strong relationships with community organizations that improved the lives of students

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Created a strong working relationship between the mayor’s Office and local advocacy organizations which allowed for greater missional alignment• Developed legislative tracking system that helped the mayor monitor legislation and act on legislative priorities• Increased awareness of constituency concerns and established stronger trust between the Mayor’s Office and the community

Master’S Degree, Divinity/Ministry

Master’S Degree, Public Affairs-Public Mgmt Concentration

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science; Proficient In Spanish

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations; Political Science Club; Political Science AssociationPolitical Science Association