The Indianapolis Propylaeum connects and celebrates women, by offering a welcoming place for women to use their voice, inspire leadership, and continue the legacy of women supporting women; providing arts & cultural programs to the diverse community of Indianapolis; and preserving and maintaining our historic home. The Propylaeum has been the place for women since 1888.
We have been located at our historic home at 1410 N. Delaware St. for 100 years in 2023. We look forward to continuing our legacy of supporting women leaders, arts & culture, and historic preservation for the next 100 years. Will you join us?
Meet the Propylaeum Staff
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Chelsea Marburger
Executive Director
Chelsea@thepropylaeum.org
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Julia Lozano
Marketing & Events Director
julia.lozano@thepropylaeum.org
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Stephanie Belko
Venue Manager & Innkeeper
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Kenzy Johnson
Intern
Our Mission
The place that connects and celebrates women.
Our Goals
A welcoming place for women to use their voice, inspire leadership, connect with others and continue the legacy of women supporting women.
Programs that offer opportunities for enrichment, education, exploration, culture, and community.
Preserve and maintain the place that has been the home for women since 1923.
Our Values
Collaboration – We believe that the sum of the whole is greater than its individual parts, and working together inspires creativity and community.
Inclusivity – We invite all people to experience our programs and facilities. We are enriched by people from different backgrounds and life experiences.
Leadership – We support women’s potential for leaderships in all their spheres of influence.
Stewardship – We are an important part of the cultural life of our community. We know and honor the legacy that came before us, foster the deep attachments to the Propylaeum, and embrace change for the future.
Integrity – We take our fiduciary responsibility seriously and are transparent in our communications, interactions, and intentions. We act in good faith and honor our commitments.
Meet the Board of Directors
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Susan Fasig
Propylaeum Board President
Senior Advisor, FEG Investment Advisors
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Angela Stephens
Propylaeum Board Vice President
Attorney, Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
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Althea Cooper
Propylaeum Board Treasurer
Commercial Relationship Manager, Old National Bank
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Becky Pettit
Propylaeum Board Secretary
Vice President, HSI Solar
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Megan Anderson
Sales Manager, Classy
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Rachel Clark
Director of Learning and Development, Katz, Sapper, & Miller
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Laura Davenport
Co-founder and Sales Director, Tulip Tree Creamery
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Sarah Harrell
Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Gretchen Hueni
Director of Individual Giving, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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Grace Meils
Vice President of Advancement, Newfields
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Julie Petr
Executive Director, Dress for Success Indianapolis
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Barb Richardson
Founder, Indy Encore
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Dr. Matt Stegemiller
Retired, Dentist
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Chelsea Thompson
Vice President of Development, Browning
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Jetta Vaughn
Owner, Jetta V Ent. LLC
Careers & Internships
Employment Opportunities
There are currently no open employment opportunities.
Internship Opportunities
If you are interested in internship opportunities at the Indianapolis Propylaeum, please email our Interim Executive Director, Julia Lozano, at Julia.lozano@thepropylaeum.org.
Areas of interest:
Nonprofit management
Fundraising and development
Program & event management
Marketing & Communications
Public relations
History and Women's studies
2023 Annual Report
2023 was a big year for the Indianapolis Propylaeum. As we celebrated our 100th year at 1410 North Delaware and our 135th as an organization, our membership numbers swelled by nearly 30%. We saw a record number of attendees at our programs, exceeded our private event goals, created new and strong partnerships with likeminded organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. The enthusiasm and momentum are with us and we are ready to continue building as we work towards our nextbig milestone.
As you read through this annual report, please note the tremendous work of our staff in rising to this occasion. They have worked so hard to make our space welcoming to everyone and to build a reputation as the place for women and our history in Indianapolis. We could not accomplish our goals without the amazing volunteers that have led committees, dedicated their time to mansion, volunteered at events, brought new friends across the threshold, and were there for us when we just need a helping hand.
The Propylaeum can only continue to thrive if our members and friends continue to share their time, talent, and treasure. So, thank you. We appreciate all of you, more than you’ll ever know. We will continue to grow and thrive because of you.
Thank you,
The Indianapolis Propylaeum
Click above for a PDF of the 2023 Annual Meeting Slides.