Center for Leadership Development
Holli Harrington is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in equity and diversity initiatives. As the Senior Director of Equity and Opportunity at the Indianapolis Airport Authority since December 2013, Holli oversees the administration of various business development programs aimed at increasing participation from disadvantaged and diverse businesses. Holli also serves as the Owner and Managing Member of Solutions 26/7 LLC, offering consulting services in diversity, development, and planning. Additional contributions include roles as a Volunteer Instructional and Training Facilitator at the Center for Leadership Development, a Board Member of the Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, and involvement with the United Way of Central Indiana. Previously, Holli held the position of Director of Procurement Supplier Diversity Development at Eli Lilly, where diverse sourcing strategies were implemented to enhance supplier diversity. Holli Harrington holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University.
Center for Leadership Development
For over 40 years, the Center for Leadership Development has served as a beacon of college and career readiness for families in Indianapolis. Our mission is to foster the advancement of minority youth in Central Indiana as future professional, business and community leaders by providing experiences that encourage personal development and educational attainment. Our vision is to establish CLD as one of the most preeminent centers in the nation for inspiring the highest character and leadership skills, and the highest academic, college and career achievement in African American Youth. CLD's Principles for Success are the core values which we believe are fundamental to developing youth and preparing them for life long success: -Character Development -Educational Excellence -Leadership Effectiveness -Community Service -Career Achievement CLD delivers values-based program experiences, academic and family counseling, tutoring and classroom leadership by college-educated professionals and college readiness workshops at low or no cost to students, parents and guardians and adult learners. This holistic approach distinguishes CLD from other youth serving organizations.