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

Emma Donahue, MSO Payroll and Accounting Assistant 

Emma joined the Indiana Alliance as an MSO Payroll and Accounting Assistant in April of 2024. She graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Child Development and Family Studies. She previously worked as the Front Desk Assistant at the YMCA of Muncie’s Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center and as a Data Entry Specialist for an LLC assisting Pearson Education. Emma has a heart for the mission of the YMCA and Indiana Alliance and looks forward to continually learning and growing within this organization and community.

Emma and her husband Patrick live in Muncie with their son Brooks and daughter Sadie whom they love to spend time with along with their church community, family and friends.

Iesha Grove
iesha@indianaymcas.org
(317) 715-2144

Before joining the Alliance, Iesha served the Twin Rivers YMCA in New Bern, North Carolina, as the Family Services Director for the past seven years. As director, she started a successful summer camp program in the community for an at-risk population and grew the existing school age childcare by 157% over her tenure. Because of her strong commitment to Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, she became a Certified Praesidium Guardian. This opportunity helped her to be an advocate and community resource to create, train, and implement best practices in the Eastern Carolina Association and other organizations in Craven County. Iesha’s working career began in Munster, Indiana, working as the Assistant Director of Administration at the Wonder Years Learning Center, Inc. Iesha states, “Although Chicago hails as my hometown, I attended high school and college in Northwest Indiana. I am a Hoosier who is thrilled to return to Indiana! My new role affords me the opportunity to teach democracy to the next generation by elevating the voices of our young people. I believe in their promise, and I know the YMCA can have a positive impact on the quality of the lives of kids and the contributions they make to society.” Iesha has a strong love for health and wellness and working with people of all ages and backgrounds. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and a Licensed Zumba (Strong Nation) Instructor.

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

Melissa is a proven and trusted professional with over two decades of experience in office administration, training and leadership development, event planning/coordination, coaching, and facilitation. Working with the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs allows her to leverage her skills in leadership coaching, strategic planning, and board development.  Melissa is passionate about being a connector for people and resources. She’s a lifelong learner, facilitator, trainer, coach, mentor, and friend to many throughout the Y movement.  Melissa lives in Indianapolis with her husband and two sons and enjoys camping and attending her sons’ activities in her spare time.  

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. 

Penny Brand, Payroll Manager, Management Service Organization (MSO) - Accounting and Payroll

Penny came to the YMCA of Muncie in November of 2013 as the Payroll, Benefit and HR Administrator after serving 30 plus years in the commercial banking world of Payroll, HR, Accounting, and Trust.  Penny continues in her roll at the YMCA of Muncie, as well as joining the Indiana Alliance MSO team in January of 2023 as the Payroll Manager.  In her free time she enjoys serving her church, going to antique/flea markets, and many outdoor activities.  But her pride and joy are her family. She especially loves the time she gets to spend with her grandchildren. 

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.