The Domestic Violence Prevention Network (DVPN) appointed Mariann McGee Bernlohr as interim director, effective April 21.
Bernlohr brings nearly 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the role. She is the founder of Iris Consulting, specializing in organizational strategy and executive transitions.
Her background includes senior roles at Horizons National, where she supported more than 70 affiliate organizations, and leadership positions with Horizons at St. Richard’s Episcopal School, Indiana’s Governor’s Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives and the YMCA.
DVPN board chair Kristen Moreland believes Bernlohr is a great fit for interim director.
“Mariann’s experience and collaborative approach make her the right leader for this moment,” Moreland said in a statement.
Active in the Indianapolis community, Bernlohr serves on the board of Indy Reads and is a founding board member of St. Nicholas Early Learning.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University and a master’s in teaching from Hamline University.
“I’m honored to support DVPN’s critical mission and will prioritize listening to staff, survivors and partners,” Bernlohr said.
The organization’s board continues its search for a permanent executive director, with plans to fill the position later this year.
DVPN works to prevent domestic violence through education, advocacy and direct support for survivors across Indiana.
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