Meet our team
Sharon Clark
Executive Director
Sharon retired after 23 years of coaching the Butler University women's volleyball team, which included NCAA Tournament appearances and conference championships. She brings a wealth of expertise through her work and volunteerism as she seeks to help people of color in non-traditional sports through health and wellness initiatives.
Tasha Banks
Culinary Curator
Tasha is a self taught plant-based chef with a medical and education background. She loves music, art, nature, teaching, and creativity. Her motto is to inspire purpose in everything she does.
Leah McMichael
Community Garden Coordinator
Leah is a gardener, novelist, and sustainability educator in Indianapolis. Passionate about food and the life of the soil, she loves coaxing abundance from forgotten urban spaces. When not at Aspire House, she can be found chasing her chickens out of kale or wandering the Near East Side with her nose in a book.
Nora Ruotolo
Community Relations Ally
Nora graduated with a degree in Sports Communications from the University of Evansville. She serves with Aspire House through the AmeriCorps Public Allies program. Her dream is to inspire and connect communities through sports. In her free time, she enjoys watching her favorite sports teams and exploring the world with friends.
Boni Strong
Events Coordinator
Tia Sublett
Wellness Coordinator
Tia is an artist, a lifetime student, and a full-time mother to two children. She enjoys the outdoors, food, and art. One of her favorite things to do is pouring into the community.