Kristian Little Stricklen to speak at Boss Babe Brunch 2024!
Learn more about one of our featured Speakers for Boss Babe Brunch 2024, Kristian Little Stricklen!
We are SO excited for our annual Boss Babe Brunch on Sunday, June 2nd! Aside from the delicious food and bottomless mimosas, we have incredible featured speakers. These trailblazing women take the stage to share their personal journeys, along with advice they've picked up along the way.
Grab your friends, grab your tickets, and get ready for a brunch experience that's guaranteed to leave you feeling motivated and ready to take on the world!
Kristian Little Stricklen is the president of the historic Madam Walker Legacy Center located in Indianapolis, Ind. A high performing non-profit executive, Kristian is responsible for developing the strategy and vision for the 95-year-old national historic landmark. Kristian brings more than 25 years of experience in global marketing strategy and communications to this role and previously served as Chief Communications and Engagement Officer for Indianapolis Public Schools. While at IPS she successfully led external communications, community engagement, and served as a member of the Superintendent’s executive leadership cabinet.
Known as a leader and relationship builder she has a proven track record providing visionary leadership. Examples of her many notable achievements include:
developing and executing a six county Indiana public policy campaign
creating an international celebrity ambassador program
rebranding multimillion-dollar organizations
and developing turnaround strategies to increasing online giving
She has distinguished herself across multiple industries, earning the respect of her colleagues and peers.
Throughout her career, Kristian has also maintained a deep-seated commitment to serving the Indianapolis community and the State of Indiana. Her board service is extensive, including the Madam Walker Legacy Center, Indiana Black Expo, Autism Speaks, National Association of Black Journalists and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis.
Additionally, Kristian is the founder of Jacob’s Ladder, an autism initiative in honor of her son. Kristian has been named to Who’s Who in Black Indianapolis three times and was honored with the Center for Leadership Development Achievement in Communications Award in 2020. She was also recognized in Ragan’s Bridge Builder category as an inaugural Top Woman in Communications honoree.
Kristian is a member of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Class 42 and the Circle City Chapter of the Links, Inc.
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