Indiana Public Defender Board of Directors
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IPDC Board of Director Policies and Procedures
Board Committees & Assignments
Indiana Public Defender Council
Policy Committee & Liaison
Purpose
Identifies legislation and policy issues on which the Council should take a position; makes policy recommendations to the board; maintains liaison with local, state, and federal study commissions and agencies regarding indigent defense; and recommends legislative or policy changes in indigent defense services in Indiana.
Members
- Amy Karozos, Chair
- Stephanie Kress
- Renee Ortega
- Michael Cunningham
- Lucy Frick
Staff Support
- Zach Stock
Strategic Planning
Purpose
Works toward addressing issues and systemic impact factors over a 5–10 year time frame.
Members
- Jeremy Gooch, Co-Chair
- Denise Turner, Co-Chair
- Talisha Griffin
- Joel Schumm
- Kendal Gulbrandsen
- Michael Cunningham
- Amy Karozos
Staff Support
- Bernice Corley
Training, Publications & Technology
Purpose
Training: Identifies member training needs; makes recommendations regarding training objectives, site, format, and presenters; evaluates training programs and recommends improvements.
Publications: Identifies member publication needs; makes recommendations regarding targeted audience, format, and priorities; evaluates publications for quality and member satisfaction.
Members
- Kendal Gulbrandsen, Chair
- Talisha Griffin
- Stephanie Kress
- Renee Ortega
- Rebecca Gray
- Lucy Frick
Staff Support
- Diane Black
- Jack Kenney
Executive Director Evaluation
Purpose
Conducts periodic evaluation of the Executive Director.
Members
- Joel Schumm, Chair
- Jeremy Gooch
- Lucy Frick
- Rebecca Gray
Staff Support
- Michael Moore
Ad Hoc Committees
By-Law Committee
Ad hocPurpose
Reviews proposals regarding board membership and changes to the Board's by-laws; brings proposed changes to the full board.
Members
- Stephanie Kress, Co-Chair
- Denise Turner, Co-Chair
- Jeremy Gooch
- Amy Karozos
Staff Support
- Michael Moore
Death Penalty Trial Attorney Committee
Ad hocPurpose
Ad hoc committee established to develop recommendations regarding trial and appellate attorney standards in capital cases on behalf of IPDC.
Members
- Denise Turner, Co-Chair
- Michael Cunningham, Co-Chair
- Rebecca Gray
Staff Support
- Diane Black
- Liz Houdek