Aida J. Ramírez is the Director of the Columbus Human Rights Commission, with nearly 15 years of experience as a Hoosier civil servant. Prior to her role with the City of Columbus, she collaborated with judicial officers in Marion County to spearhead initiatives aimed at increasing access to justice. This included development of uniform court forms, translation of materials for limited-English proficient individuals, and expanding access to free court interpreters. Aida earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Purdue University. She’s actively engaged in equity-based work in the community, currently serving on the boards of the Heritage Fund Community Foundation and the African American Fund of Bartholomew County.

Randall (Randy) Proffitt is Vice Chancellor for Recruitment, Marketing, and Communications for the Columbus service area of Ivy Tech Community College, where he has also held the positions of Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, Interim Dean of Student Affairs, and Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Ball State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Indiana University. Randy has served on several statewide committees for Ivy Tech Community College and has earned recognition by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations for his work with the college. A lifelong resident of Columbus, he’s a former member of the Foundation for Youth board of directors, mayor’s advisory council, Columbus Chamber local government task force, and a volunteer coach of several youth sports teams. Randy currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Centra Credit Union.

Michael Fleetwood is a CPA and Director at Blue & Co., LLC where he serves as the southern Indiana practice’s Director-in-Charge. Since joining the firm in 1989, Mike has provided many clients with audit and advisory services and led the firm’s quality control and information technology committees. Mike’s primary focus is serving agricultural cooperatives across the Midwest, as well as manufacturers, contractors, and other closely held companies. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University. Mike currently serves on the Finance Committee of the Community Foundation of Jackson County and has previously served on the boards of various other non-profit organizations.