About Us

Our Purpose and Mission

IU Indianapolis is a destination that engages our campus and city in professional, cultural, and social events. IU Indianapolis Event and Conference Services (ESC) reinforces those efforts by supporting, promoting, and hosting local, regional, national, and international educational events that are highly relevant to the academic mission of the university.

Campus & City Engagement

IU Indianapolis Event and Conference Services is committed to service for the campus and to the community. 

Student & Academic Engagement

In support of IU Indianapolis's strategic initiative to promote academic success, ECS partners with Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management (TCEM) to create practical industry experience for students through competitive internships and part-time employment opportunities.

Community Engagement

IU Indianapolis Event and Conference Services works directly with the Office of Workforce and Community Engagement to promote the campus as a reputable destination for events focusing on education, innovation, and discoveries that transform our world.

The Office of Workforce and Community Engagement represents IU Indianapolis and liaisons with its constituencies in business, government, industry, alumni, and the general public.

Nancy Wright, CMP

Director Leadership

(317) 274-3327

nawright@iu.edu

Paulette Thornton

Administrative Assistant Leadership

(317) 274-2702

pthornto@iu.edu

Cara Ann Walsh

Sales & Planning Manager Leadership

(317) 274-3350

walshcar@iu.edu

Amber McGuire

Meeting Planner Meeting Design and Planning

ambermcg@iu.edu

Kimberly Raby

Sales & Planning Manager, Madam Walker Legacy Center Meeting Design and Planning

(317) 274-2705

kraby@iu.edu

Kaila Reed

Sales & Planning Manager, Madam Walker Legacy Center Meeting Design and Planning

(317) 274-5028

reedkail@iu.edu

Nate Sparks, CTS

Technical Services Manager Technology

(317) 274-3322

sparksn@iu.edu

Do Thawng

Audio Visual Technician Technology

(317) 278-1670

dothawng@iu.edu

Malachi Hardy

Event Services Specialist Technology

(904) 610-5633 (Cell)

malhardy@iu.edu