Lugar Series: A Seat at the Table
Pull up a chair and listen to real, impactful stories that highlight Lugar Series alumnae and friends. After 36 years, the program has produced nearly 700 alumnae, many of whom have helped shape and expand the table for women across Indiana.
Every other Tuesday, our Executive Director, Anne Hathaway, sits down with a new guest to discuss their career and leadership journey.
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
1 hr 3 min
Take a seat with Sue Finkam (Class of 2005-2006) as she shares about her career, journey to elected office & experience in the Lugar Series.
New episodes every other Tuesday!
Sep 29, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
52 min
Take a seat with Sue Ellspermann (Class of 2008-2009) as she shares about her career, from engineering to politics to education, and her experience in the Lugar Series.
New episodes every other Tuesday!
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
49 min
Take a seat with Erin Lucas (Class of 2020-2021 & Board Member) as she shares about her journey in politics, service to the Republican Party and her experience with the Lugar Series.
New episodes every other Tuesday!
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026
48 min
Take a seat with Melissa Proffitt (Class of 1995-1996 & Former Board President) as she about her career, leadership & her experience in the Lugar Series.
New episodes every other Tuesday!
Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
41 min
Take a seat with Elisha Modisett Kemp (Class of 2008-2009) as she talks all things agriculture, leadership and the Indiana State Fair!
New episodes every other Tuesday!
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
55 min
Take a seat with Beth Boyce (Class of 2003-2004) as she reflects on he career, public service and her role as Johnson County GOP Chair.
New episodes every other Tuesday!
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
55 min
Take a seat with Molly Deuberry Craft (Class of 2006–2007) as she reflects on her career journey and the importance of relationships.
New episodes every other Tuesday!
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
51 min
Take a seat with Chloe Anagnos Pierce (2025–2026) as she shares her journey from pageants to politics and the leadership lessons she's learned along the way.
New episodes every other Tuesday!
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
46 min
Take a seat with Comptroller Elise Nieshalla (2022-2023) as she talks about her role as a statewide official and reflects on her experience in the Lugar Series.
New episodes every other Tuesday!
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
41 min
Take a seat with Brenda Gerber Vincent (2011-2012) as she talks about career journey, experience in the Lugar Series and all things Fort Wayne.
New episodes every other Tuesday!