Our team brings experience from care services, social work, operations, advancement, community partnerships, and creative programming. Together, we make sure Guests are known, families are supported, and each day at Joy’s House is shaped with care.

Leadership

Tina McIntosh

Founder and CEO

Laura

Laura Johnson

VP, Center for Caregivers

Abby Vincent

VP of Care Services

Theresa Bonner

Theresa A’more

Family Care Director

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Charles Holt

Finance and Operations Director

Administrative Staff

Kaylee Arnold

Program Coordinator

Rachel Anderson-Morris

Advancement Coordinator

Doug Everidge

Development Officer

Tina

Benjamin Gause

Operations Coordinator

Delores Marr

Care Services Coordinator

Marek Mayes

Staff Accountant 

Corrina Prather

Community Relations Manager

Nycholas Sigmon

Care Services Manager

Noah Taylor

Advancement Manager

Tempestt Wales

Operations Manager

Board of Directors

Patrick Johnson

Chair, Fierce Solutions

Lisa Curry

Vice Chair, Katz, Sapper, Miller

Sarah Waddle

Secretary, AARP

Karen Ridenour

Treasurer, Accelero

Julie Bockenstette

Board Member, Acumen Pharmaceuticals

Donata Duffy

Board Member, IU Health

Leslie Huckleberry

Board Member, Delineate

Dave Holder

Board Member, Assisted Living Locators

Dr. Brandy Matthews

Board Member, Eli Lilly & Co

Sara Robison

Board Member, Capital Group

Eric Rowland

Board Member, Luminaut

Emily Tisdale

Board Member, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community

Kelli Tungate

Board Member, Careforth

Wanda Wales

Board Member

Board Advisors

  • Angie Elliott, Angie Cinnamon Photography
  • Grace Erickson
  • Melissa Gaddo, CICOA
  • Carrie Garvey-Lawson, RE/MAX at the Crossing
  • Jenna Hadley, Goodwill Foundation
  • Debi Loehrer
  • Anissa Madru, American Senior Communities
  • Ellen Poffenberger
  • Anne Tabor-Miller, Independent Grant Writer

Director's Council

  • Michael Allen, Frost Brown Todd LLP
  • Leigh Ann Clayton, Advisors Mortgage Group, LLC
  • Jeff Cooper, Workforce Chaplains
  • Mark Franke, C&S Wholesale Grocers
  • Sarah Harris, Accelerate Impact
  • Erin Hedges, Hedges
  • Tyler Kalachnik, Ice Miller LLP
  • Bruce King
  • Mike Merkel, LaRosa & Company, LLC
  • Misha Rabinowitch, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
  • Tamatha Stevens, Stevens and Associates
  • Art Timpe, Timpe Investment Advisory Services, LLC
  • Nora Woodman, Nora J. Woodman, LLC
  • Marcy Zunk, Riley Children’s Foundation

Speaking Engagements

Joy’s House has been empathetically and successfully walking the journey of caregiving with families for over 25 years. We are a leader in adult day services and innovative caregiver support and education and are fortunate to have people who believe in our organization from important spaces. In addition to over 752 sponsors and over $15 million dollars of support over our 26 year history, we are able to continue to lead our state and nation in the support of caregivers.

Now more than ever, there is a great need for the services provided at Joy’s House. We understand the caregiving journey intimately and foster the creativity, collaboration, and leadership that will help shape programs not only at Joy’s House, but across our state and nation. We believe in sharing our expertise and experience and would be happy to present to your company or organization.

Topics for speaking events (just to name a few) have included:

  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Caregiving
  • Our Adult Day Services and Caregiver Support
  • Aging Well

Let's start the conversation!

public speaking

Employment Opportunities

Make a difference for adults living with life-altering diagnoses and their families!

  • Hourly full-time and part-time positions available
  • Opportunities for growth and leadership
  • Warm, familial company culture
  • Generous Paid-Time-Off and Holiday Schedule
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Option
  • Supplemental Health Insurance

Current Openings:

“I firmly believe that Joy’s House provides an invaluable resource for Indianapolis. The guests are well served, and the guests’ families are supported in a meaningful way. It is a beautiful model of care. I hope the donation can further advance the excellent care-driven services.”

Ellen

“Caring people in a warm, loving environment. It truly feels like home.”

Broad Ripple Caregiver

“Each guest is accepted at their level and is encouraged but never forced into participation. Such a warm, positive, loving environment is a huge source of comfort to the family of each guest.❤️”

Susie