Meet the Staff

Baileigh Nicosin
baileigh@indianaymcas.org
(317) 715-2147

Baileigh is a dedicated professional with over 10 years of YMCA experience. Skilled in office operations and administrative support, she lends her expertise to the Alliance as Events and Project Manager. She started her Y career in the childcare program where she was able to develop, supervise and implement after school activities. After completing her Office Administration degree, she served as CEO Assistant and Staff Experience Specialist performing human resource functions and eventually took over sales and training where she identified training gaps and cultivated corporate partnerships. Baileigh resides in Brazil, Indiana, with her husband and Goldendoodle, Buddy.

Cara Scott
cara@indianaymcas.org
(317) 713-8529

Serving as the Alliance's Marketing MSO Director, Cara provides our YMCAs with expertise in marketing and communication. She first joined the YMCA in 2006 as a camp counselor. After graduating from Indiana University with a degree in communications, she began her full-time career with the YMCA’s Before & After School program, and quickly advanced to program director and senior program director roles. In 2016, she created a new position of a senior marketing director for the Youth Development Center with the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. Since then, she has provided marketing and communication support for various departments across the YMCA movement, including youth development, virtual, veterans & military, diversity & inclusion, and strategic planning.

Cassidi Qualls, Accounting Administrator, Management Service Organization (MSO) - Accounting and Payroll

Cassidi began her YMCA career in 2021 supporting the MSO/YMCA accounting department. Before joining the MSO team, she was a Supplemental Instructor, helping teach other accounting students alongside her Ivy Tech accounting professor. She enjoys helping others understand the why behind the ask. Working with the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs provides numerous opportunities to support a variety of teams with their accounting needs. In her free time, Cassidi enjoys reading and spending time with her family and dog while watching films and making blankets

Claire joined the Alliance in 2026 after starting her Y career at the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis as the Grant Proposal and Reporting Manager in 2023.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from California State University Chico, and two graduate degrees – Master of Arts in Museology from University of Washington, and a double master’s in Executive Development in Public Service and Adult & Community Education from Ball State University. Her eclectic academic background led to more than a decade in museums, public arts organizations, and domestic violence centers prior to joining the Y. Claire is excited to support the Alliance’s mission and vision and to work collaboratively with Ys across the state.

Joe Eberhart joined the Accounting MSO team in 2026 as Fractional CFO.  He brings 25 years of accounting and finance experience with Ford Motor Company and Cummins Inc and a passion for business partnering, process improvements and problem solving.  Joe is excited and proud to be part of the YMCA with its inclusionary mission and support for the communities.  Joe lives in Greenwood with his wife Mindi, three children and maybe too many dogs and cats.  In his free time he enjoys reading, hiking, and golf.

Joe Shank, MSO Payroll Administrative Assistant 

With more than two decades of experience in HR & Payroll, Joe holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources. During his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his loved ones and exploring new places. Joe is a proud parent of two boys, Noah and AJ, and has been happily married for nearly 20 years.

Joni Rees
joni@indianaymcas.org

Joni became a part of the Indiana Alliance in their collaboration with the Muncie YMCA, as part of the Accounting MSO. She began working in accounting for the YMCA in 2016, having worked in the accounting field for 14 years prior. Having a heart for the YMCA and its mission, she enjoys the opportunity to grow and get out of her comfort zone by engaging with other aspects of the Y when possible. Joni lives in Muncie with her son and their dog, and has two grown daughters, all of whom she loves spending her time with.

Kim Muncey, Payroll Assistant, Management Service Organization (MSO) - Accounting and Payroll

Kim joined the Indiana Alliance as a Payroll Assistant in 2021. Kim comes to us from a local accounting firm where she was the office manager for the past eight years.  Kim’s experience in office administration spans over 30 years, fifteen of those years spent within the financial institution world working in several different departments within operations the entire time. Kim also spent five years working at a local cemetery polishing up on smaller office operations. Her experience includes payroll, accounts payable and receivables, along with customer service. 

Kim is a Muncie native, graduating from Muncie Central High School and Ball State University with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s of Arts with a minor in Sociology and Physical Human Development. Kim and her husband live in Muncie and have three grown children with whom they love to visit and spend time with.

Kristi Studebaker, Management Service Organization (MSO) - Accounting and Payroll

Kristi joined the MSO accounting department in 2024.  Before joining the MSO team, she had accounting experience in the financial institution industry. She enjoys problem solving and helping others with their needs. She is excited to be part of the YMCA and stands behind their mission. She lives in Yorktown with her husband and two kids.

Melissa Everhart, (317) 715-2145

As the Director of Strategic Consulting for the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs, Melissa partners with CEOs, boards, and leadership teams to strengthen organizational effectiveness, governance, and culture. A certified Culture Index Analyst and certified nonprofit board consultant through BoardSource, Melissa brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a passion for helping individuals understand and embrace their natural strengths. She has facilitated leadership development, strategic planning, and governance training for organizations across the country, always with a focus on connection, clarity, and actionable insight. Melissa’s engaging and approachable style creates an environment where participants feel encouraged to explore their unique traits and bring their best selves to their work.

Melissa lives in Indianapolis with her husband and has two sons, Jacob and Emerson. She serves on the Board of Paws & Think, Inc., an organization in central Indiana working to improve lives through the power of the human-dog connection.  She has a dog, Blu, and cat, Duchess. 

Nicole Terrell , 765-744-4226

Nicole joined the Indiana Alliance as the Controller in 2024.  She comes from 25 years of accounting experience in the financial institution industry.  She enjoys problem solving and helping her team develop the skills and confidence to be their very best.  Nicole enjoys the opportunity to provide support to the YMCAs, allowing them to spend more time focusing on their mission.  She lives in Muncie with her husband and two sons. 

Shelby Lashbrook
shelby@indianaymcas.org
(317) 715-2144

Shelby brings an impressive blend of experience and passion for nonprofit work, youth development, and civic programming. She has worked in progressively responsible roles at the YMCA of Morgan County, including Youth Program Director, Regional Recruiter for Youth and Government, and Interim Membership Director. Her leadership in managing youth programs, driving regional engagement, and fostering partnerships has made her a dynamic force in growing civic education opportunities for young people across Indiana. Shelby is also pursuing her degree in Developmental Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice at Liberty University.

Tiffanie Larimore, (765) 741-5533

Tiffanie began her career at the YMCA in 2018 in the Association Office, giving support to membership and accounting. In 2022, she became the Membership Director before she took on the role of Accounts Payable Clerk for the Accounting MSO in 2023. She has a huge passion for the Y’s mission and loves helping people be their best. Tiffanie lives in Muncie with her husband, Jacob, and two sons, Reid and Riley.

Wade Hampton. (317) 715-2142

With more than 40 years of nonprofit program, executive and operations experience, Wade has a rich portfolio of consulting CEOs, CVOs and boards of directors on governance and board development, CEO search process, strategic planning, and operational issues. As a nonprofit CEO for thirteen years, in addition to thirteen years as a branch executive and program director in large, midsize and small YMCAs, and as a policy volunteer on several community boards, Wade’s first-hand knowledge and experience in nonprofit management is foundational to his unique ability to serve as a catalyst in empowering executives, teams and boards to shine. In his current role as the CEO of the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs, Wade is leading the efforts to enhance the relevancy and sustainability of all Indiana YMCAs through advocacy, public policy, board governance, strategic planning, shared services and networking efforts.