Lorenzo Esters has stepped down as president of the Indianapolis Foundation (IF) to continue supporting his mother as she manages a medical matter. Esters had recently taken a leave of absence before making this difficult decision.
Esters, who joined IF in June 2023, led a dynamic strategic planning process that resulted in the introduction of Equity Imperative 2030 at a public event last fall.
“We are sad to lose Lorenzo as part of our team, but we understand the importance of focusing on his family,” said Kathy Davis, chair of the Indianapolis Foundation Board of Directors. “We sincerely appreciate all that he accomplished for The Indianapolis Foundation. Lorenzo’s time at IF was one of the significant transitions for the foundation with new leaders, staff, strategic plans, and initiatives – not to mention our city, state, and nation going through tremendous change. We are grateful for Lorenzo’s vision and leadership.”
“It has been my honor to serve as President of The Indianapolis Foundation and to work alongside the community, Board and the staff in support of its mission,” Esters said.
Equity Imperative 2030 will continue to guide IF as we seek our next leader. At the board’s request, Dr. Michael R. Twyman, who was serving as acting president during Esters’ leave of absence, will now serve as IF’s interim president.
Twyman joined IF as Chief Equity & Innovation Officer in 2024 after serving as managing principal of InExcelsis Consulting, a professional services firm focused on organizational effectiveness. He is the founding Indiana grants director for Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and also served as the executive director of the UALR Institute on Race & Ethnicity.
IF extends heartfelt gratitude to Esters for his impact at the foundation. IF thanks the community for its invaluable support and work toward the foundation’s commitment to mobilizing people, ideas, and investments to make this a community where all have equitable access to opportunity — no matter race, place, or identity.
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