Women of Marian Plymouth Chapter Panel Announcement

PLYMOUTH, Indiana — Marian University Plymouth will welcome community leaders, students, faculty, and staff for its annual Women of Marian, Plymouth Chapter event on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Cana Hall.

This event is hosted by Natalie Tucker, Ph.D., vice president and academic dean. The event will feature a panel discussion highlighting leadership, creativity, and community engagement. Attendees will hear from three women whose work is helping expand access to the arts, develop leaders, and strengthen communities across Indiana.

Three leaders will serve as panelists:

• Anna Kietzman, president and director of the Heartland Art Center, leads an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to the arts, supporting artists, and strengthening communities through creativity.

• Lauren James, executive director of the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation, leads efforts to develop a statewide network of leaders working to build a stronger future for Indiana. Her career includes roles with the Indianapolis Colts, ExactTarget, Salesforce, and TechPoint.

• Susan Ford, chair of the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, brings more than 20 years of experience working with executive leadership teams across Fortune 500 companies, private equity-backed businesses, and startups.

All are invited to attend and learn from the panelists’ leadership and community service experiences.

Event Details
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cana Hall, Marian University Plymouth
20097 9B Rd., Plymouth, Indiana 46563

To register, please visit https://www.marian.edu/plymouth/offices-services/advancement/plymouth-women-of-marian