{"id":2383,"date":"2022-04-11T14:28:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T18:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/?p=2383"},"modified":"2022-04-11T15:55:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T19:55:56","slug":"ibenews4112022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/ibenews4112022\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana Black Expo president Tanya Mckinzie to Stepdown in December   and be Succeeded by senior vice president Alice Watson"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row thb_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1825 alignleft lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IBE_Full_B_600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"148\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IBE_Full_B_600.png 622w, https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IBE_Full_B_600-320x103.png 320w, https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IBE_Full_B_600-20x6.png 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br \/>\n<\/strong>April 11, 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bryan Kelley, Vice President of Events<br \/>\nbkelley@indianablackexpo.com<br \/>\n(317) 925-2702<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indiana Black Expo president Tanya Mckinzie to Stepdown in December<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and be Succeeded by senior vice president Alice Watson<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>INDIANAPOLIS, IN \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indiana Black Expo announced Tanya Mckinzie\u2019s plans to leave her current role at the end of the year and its Board of Directors\u2019 selection of Alice Watson, Sr. Vice President, as her successor effective January 2023.\u00a0 Ms. Mckinzie has led the statewide organization for 15 years.\u00a0 \u201cThis experience has been life-changing.\u00a0 I hold steadfast to the principle in Ecclesiastes that there is a season for everything.\u00a0 As IBE continues to encourage so many aspiring entrepreneurs to step out on faith and use their gifts, talents and abilities to create generational wealth for their families, I have made the decision to join the ranks of so many others and start my own consulting business,\u201d shared IBE President Tanya Mckinzie.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mckinzie is known for making significant improvements to IBE\u2019s finances, operations and infrastructure.\u00a0 Certain accomplishments under Mckinzie\u2019s leadership include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">14 years of clean financial audits while remaining debt free with sufficient funds in reserve;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the purchase of a 45,000 square feet campus on the eastside of Indianapolis and investment of more than $1.6 million in building improvements without a capital campaign and no debt;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the creation of IBE\u2019s 14-year-old Education Conference where professional development is provided annually to thousands of educators and administrators across the country in the area of cultural competency;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the distinct recognition by the Obama Foundation\u2019s My Brother\u2019s Keeper Alliance (MBKA) as a community to watch for IBE\u2019s work to improve life outcomes for Black boys and young men in 2019;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the launch of a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Academy and Community Learning Hub on the Eastside of Indianapolis that provides development and support to youth and families;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the recent completion of a fully equipped and state-of-the-art Black Box Theater; and\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the recent launch of the Black Business Training Institute for 120 business owners in Central Indiana.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI am excited about IBE&#8217;s future and the unwavering commitment of our board, staff, members, volunteers and partners across the state of Indiana to take IBE and our community to higher heights,\u201d added President Mckinzie.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ms. Watson currently serves as IBE\u2019s Sr. Vice President where she has led the day-to-day operations of the organization for the past 10 years.\u00a0 Prior to working at IBE, she was appointed by former Governor Mitch Daniels as the Deputy Commissioner for the Indiana Department of Administration where she led the Department of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises Division from 2008 until 2010.\u00a0 Prior to working for the state, Ms. Watson served as a national accounts sales executive where she leveraged her expertise in sales, advertising, marketing and financial planning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe are entering an exciting period for the organization and are grateful for the solid foundation that has been laid by Ms. Mckinzie.\u00a0 I look forward to working with the IBE board, staff, and stakeholders on carrying out our strategic plan to implement impactful programming and advocacy, solidifying our place in history for the next 50 years.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About Indiana Black Expo, Inc.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indiana Black Expo, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) statewide organization with 12 chapter affiliates. The mission of IBE is to serve as an effective voice and vehicle for the social and economic advancement of African-Americans. IBE is known for its two major events, Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic\u00ae and provides year-round youth and family initiatives, including its Education Conference, recent Black Business Training Institute, Performing Arts Academy, Community Learning Hub, Education Day (college fair), Summer Internship Program, Scholarship Fund, Statewide Anti-Tobacco Initiative, Youth Leadership Summit, Employment Opportunity Fair, and Business Series and Conference.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row thb_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2022 \u00a0Media Contact: Bryan Kelley, Vice President of Events bkelley@indianablackexpo.com (317) 925-2702 Indiana Black Expo president Tanya Mckinzie to Stepdown in December and be Succeeded by senior vice president Alice Watson\u00a0 INDIANAPOLIS, IN \u2013 Today, Indiana Black Expo announced Tanya Mckinzie\u2019s plans to leave&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1825,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[98],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","post_format-post-format-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - 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