This Is W.E. ARE NEXT
From the Women Inside It
What Powers This Experience
Grounded in Science. Designed for Impact.
Grounded in neuroscience, organizational and behavioral science—and strengthened by proven leadership frameworks—this experience equips you to lead meaningful change with clarity, confidence, and strategic strength.
Through applied learning, coaching, and facilitation, you’ll build the readiness to navigate real-world challenges and lead what’s next.
Your Ignition Starts in Indy
Where Champions are Crowned—and Created
Indianapolis has a legacy of sporting greatness. Now, we’re rewriting the playbook to champion the women shaping what’s next. Here, you’ll fuel your leadership in a city that believes in elevating bold vision and courageous voices. This is where legacy begins.
Inside the W.E. ARE NEXT Journey
Lead With Power, Purpose, and Clarity
W.E. ARE NEXT is a transformational leadership journey designed to unlock what’s already in you—and fuel what’s coming next. Together, we strengthen your foundation, amplify your influence, and equip you to lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
The journey begins with you—and expands into how you lead with and through others.
Grounded in a proven leadership arc, this experience evolves with each cohort. We start by deepening how you lead yourself, then expand into how you lead others and navigate the systems around you.
Across eight immersive sessions, we move between the internal and interpersonal dimensions of leadership—creating space for deeper self-awareness, stronger relationships, and meaningful impact.
While each cohort helps shape the journey based on the challenges, opportunities, and ambitions in the room, the foundation remains clear: you first, then how you lead others and systems.
This is not a one-size-fits-all experience. It’s dynamic, high-impact, and designed to meet you where you are—while moving you forward with intention.
This is your space to think boldly, lead courageously, and grow beyond what you thought was possible.
Meet the Gladiators
Trailblazing Women Leading the Way—in Indiana and Beyond
The W.E. ARE NEXT experience is grounded in the real stories, wisdom, and lived leadership of women who’ve led at the highest levels of sports and business. We call them Gladiators—because they’ve stepped into the arena, stood in the fire, and lead from what they’ve earned.
Rooted in Indiana, these trailblazers are shaping what leadership looks like across the industry. Their insights anchor this journey—and their example fuels what’s possible for every woman who follows.
JoAn Scott
Former Vice President of
Men’s Basketball,
NCAA
Julie Roe Lach
Immediate Past Chair of Indiana Sports Corp & Executive Vice President,
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Mel Raines
Chief Executive Officer,
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Jasmine Park
Vice President of People,
Culture & Inclusion,
Indianapolis Colts
Eve Keller
Owner,
The Sports Bra Indianapolis
Judith Thomas
President & CEO,
Indy Arts Council
Allison Melangton
Senior Vice President,
Penske Entertainment
Jill Bodensteiner
Commissioner,
Horizon League
Jenn Fraser
Senior Vice President for
Governance and Member Services,
NCAA
The Investment
Fuel Leadership.
Amplify Impact.
This experience is an investment—it’s a catalyst. The investment in W.E. ARE NEXT is a commitment to accelerating leadership, expanding influence, and fueling legacy in sports for decades to come.
We’re bringing over $25,000 of high-impact value, from master-level coaching to immersive sessions designed for cross-industry access. That kind of ROI doesn’t just make business sense—it makes legacy sense.
Investment is supported through a combination of organizational sponsorship and individual commitment. Details will be shared during the application process.
If you’re exploring sponsorship or organizational support, we’d love to connect.
Are you ready to invest in your leadership—and become part of this legacy?
The investment for this experience is $5,000.
If you’re interested in a scholarship opportunity, please note that in your application.
Are you ready to invest in your leadership—and become part of this legacy?
What’s Included:
All leadership session experiences
All materials, resources, and assessments
Customized coaching
Dynamic facilitation
Kickoff and graduation celebrations
Connection to a lifetime leadership community
Note: Travel and lodging not included
Applications for Cohort 2 are now closed.
Founding Partners
Julie Roe Lach
Immediate Past Chair of Indiana Sports Corp & Executive Vice President,
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Sarah Myer
Chief of Staff & Strategy, Indiana Sports Corp
JoAn Scott
Vice President of Men’s Basketball, NCAA
Melissa Thompson
President of WISE Indianapolis &
Vice President of Bids & External Affairs, Indiana Sports Corp
Sheri Fella
Founder & CEO
Bloombase
