The Patachou Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members
The Patachou Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members: Monique Jackson, David Dellen, and Tiffany Fletcher. “Our Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated team of community leaders committed to providing access, equity, and opportunity through food for children in Indianapolis,” said Executive Director Matthew Feltrop. “We are excited to have this leadership as we move into the next chapter for our organization.”
MONIQUE JACKSON (she/her)
Monique Jackson is a treasury services associate at J.P. Morgan Chase. Jackson utilizes the expansive, global treasury management platform at J.P. Morgan Chase to provide guidance and support to clients, bankers, and treasury management officers. Jackson has been with the firm for over 11 years, having previously worked in the middle market and retail organizations.
“My grandmother owned a diner on the east side of Indy and she welcomed all patrons, those who could afford to pay, and those who couldn’t afford to miss a meal,” said Jackson. “I truly believe that representation matters when we are serving our communities. The fact that The Patachou Foundation serves the areas in which my mother grew up, let me know that my connection with the foundation was purpose-driven. I am anchored in character and a lover of humanity which will guide me to be a great leader on the Board of Directors.”
Jackson is active in several diversity initiatives at J.P. Morgan Chase, a member of The Executive Women in Finance, a volunteer and Ambassador for The Patachou Foundation, and is an alumna of Leadership United.
DAVID DELLEN (he/him)
David Dellen currently owns two businesses in Indiana, Harley-Davidson of Indianapolis in Fishers and Cannonball Harley-Davidson in Terre Haute, and is always striving for continuous growth. He served for seven years on the “Evening with Penrod at the IMA” committee as a member of the Penrod Society, five of those years as head of VIP and Entertainment. Dellen is also involved with the local chapters of Entrepreneurs’’ Organization and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
“In addition to a passion for growth in business and philanthropy,” said Dellen, “I have grown personally in my love for volunteering and donating to this great organization. I have yet to leave Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School [a partner school/meal site] without a smile on my face and more love for those kids. My hope since day one has been to further my contribution and involvement with The Patachou Foundation.”
Dellen serves as both volunteer and Ambassador for The Patachou Foundation, and for the past two years has hosted the Russ Dellen Memorial Ride fundraiser benefiting The Patachou Foundation.
TIFFANY FLETCHER (she/her)
Tiffany Fletcher works for Eli Lilly Communications in health, safety, and environmental services. She has a tremendous passion for service and has dedicated her time to initiatives designed to enhance her community. From 2004- 2012, Fletcher served in various roles including Manager of Fund Development and Youth Initiatives with the Circle City Classic. Fletcher serves as one of two Public Information Officers for the local Lilly sites, co-facilitates the Community Advisory Panel provides Habitat for Humanity home build oversight, serves on the Lilly Global Day of Service Lead Team, and ensures local outreach program alignment with the corporate goals and objectives. She serves as the Chair of the Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL) Advocate Program and as a member of the Central Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Planning Team and the African American Network at Lilly.
“The Patachou Foundation’s mission represents what I believe is a core foundation of servant leadership,” said Fletcher. “The ability to recognize the gaps in an inequitable system while proactively identifying tangible ways to ensure the basic and fundamental needs of human-kind are met. I plan to bring my diverse background of experiences, professional networks, and resources to further the work of the foundation to ensure all children have access to healthy food options.”
In addition to volunteering for The Patachou Foundation, Fletcher has been instrumental in building a partnership with Eastern Star Church to engage community volunteers.