IBE Dine & Discuss - Community Action

Change doesn’t only happen at the ballot box, communities create change every day through action, organizing, and collective power.

This session highlights how individuals and groups are driving real impact outside of formal political systems. From grassroots organizing to coalition building, you’ll learn how communities are influencing decisions and creating change on their own terms.

If you’re ready to move from awareness to action, this session is for you.

Event Details

• Format: Dinner Session

• Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Program: 6:30 PM–7:30 PM

• Location: IBE Building (601 N. Shortridge Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46219)

Panelists

• Ronald Morrell, Jr. | Mayor, City of Marion

• Ashley Landrum | Founding Principal, Monarch Community Solutions

• Reggie Westley | Director of Engagement and Project Management, Indy Health District

What you’ll learn:

• How to organize around issues—not just candidates

• Ways to influence local decision-making spaces

• How to build coalitions across communities

• Real examples of community-driven change

Food available for the first 100 attendees. Space is limited (150 max), so RSVP today—one ticket per person. Make sure to share this event with a friend!

About the IBE Community Learning Series

The 2026 IBE Community Learning Series is a six-part experience designed to help participants better understand civic power, policy, and community impact. Through engaging dinner and lunch conversations with local leaders and experts, each session explores how decisions are made, who holds influence, and how individuals can take action to create meaningful change.