Stepping Out In Style

The 23rd annual Stepping Out in Style fundraising event will return September 19, 2025 at JW Marriott

Presented by

2025 Stepping Out in Style Honorary Chair

2025 Executive Leadership Team Co-Chairs

Carolene Mays
Founder & CEO, Black Leadership + Legacies, Inc.
Founder & CEO, Inspiring Leadership, LLC
Creator & Host, Community Link, WISH-TV

Angela Smith Jones, JD
Associate Vice President of State Relations
Office of the Vice President for University Relations, Indiana University

Mary Beth Kohart
Senior Vice President
Cresa

2025 Logistics Committee Co-Chairs

Amanda Dinges
Designer / Attorney
The Property District

Becca Manolov
Vice President of Customer Experience
The Indy Chamber

One of the biggest nights of fashion and philanthropy in Indy!

A night of high fashion, critical fundraising and loads of fun! The evening includes a reception and fashion show! During the reception, guests will be able to try their hand at the Diamond Dig to win one of 100 pieces of jewelry.

Dress for Success Indianapolis will welcome community leaders as models to the runway for a high-energy fashion show. They will be wearing clothing from upscale local boutiques and walk the catwalk.

We look forward to celebrating the 23rd Annual Stepping Out in Style Fashion Show and FUNdraiser, September 19, 2025.

Stepping Out in Style 2025 Models

Valerie Ewing
PWG Member
Data Capture | IN Department of Revenue

Mayor Sue Finkam
Mayor | City of Carmel

Shelly Langona
CEO & Owner | RJE Interiors

Emily Longnecker
Statehouse & Political Reporter | WTHR-TV

Esmeralda Avita
PWG Member
Inside Sales Rep | Musselman Landscape Solutions
Owner | Financial Services Business

Jessica Lopez Liggett
Regional VP, Commericial Sales | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Danielle McGrath
President | Indiana Energy Association

Raemina Neal
PWG Member
Talent Manager

Lise Pace
Executive Vice President | Bosma Enterprises

Margo Richter
National Account Growth Leader | Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems
Brand Ambassador | YD Athleisure

Jill Robisch
First VP & Manager, Nonprofit Services Division | The National Bank of Indianapolis

Karrise White
PWG Member
Assembler | Crossroads Industrial Services

Shannon Williams
COO & Executive VP | The Mind Trust

Sunny Lu Williams
CEO | TechServ Corporation

Nichole Wilson
VP of Community Health Operations | IU Health

Kelly Young
Founder & President | Baise Collective

Dress for Success Indianapolis 2025 Partners

Program Partnership provides companies and organizations with an opportunity to positively impact the lives of local women and the communities they live in. Since 1999, Dress For Success Indianapolis has provided more than 18,000 women in transition with the programs, support, and network that they need to overcome barriers to employment, move forward, and achieve economic stability.

Program partnership with our mission will change lives, inspire and engage staff, and align companies with an established, well regarded organization all year. As a partner, you will receive annual, yearlong recognition and benefits.