Jo Yocum has a diverse background in leadership and nonprofit management, demonstrated through various roles in esteemed organizations. Yocum serves as a candidate for the Indiana House of Representatives District 88 while previously holding positions such as National Vice President of Field Operations and Executive Director at Playworks. Additional experience includes membership with Chief and contributions as Assistant Director for National Advancement and Community Engagement at Simon Youth Foundation. Yocum also managed development and external affairs as Managing Director for Teach For America. Yocum’s educational credentials include the AllState Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Program completed at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and studies at the University of Colorado Boulder.