Taylor Schaffer

Schaffer is the president and chief executive officer of Downtown Indy, Inc., a nonprofit civic organization focused on improving Downtown Indianapolis. For the last six years, she has served in a variety of roles within city government — most recently as chief of staff and chief deputy mayor for Mayor Hogsett. Before joining the Hogsett administration, Schaffer worked in the private sector for clients ranging from nonprofit organizations to Fortune 500 companies, developing communications, branding and marketing strategies. Schaffer currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center, The Athenaeum Foundation, Visit Indy and the 2024 National Basketball Association All-Star Game Local Organizing Committee. She is a former board member of the Indy Hub Foundation and a passionate advocate for attracting, retaining and engaging young talent in Indianapolis. Schaffer is a proud graduate of Indiana State University and a member of the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, Class XLIV (44).