HCLA BLOG
The HCLA Blog allows alumni, community partners, and interested applicants to gain a glimpse into the experiences and connectivity HCLA offers. The HCLA Blog highlights class day experiences, leadership lessons, and Hamilton Connection and alumni spotlights.
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Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Sarah Buckner
2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE Hamilton County, Indiana will experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 at 3:06 p.m. You may recall the partial eclipse in 2017, but the 2024 total eclipse will be complete darkness for more than three minutes. It will draw huge...
Class of 2024 Spotlight | Education Class Day
HCLA Class of 2024 spent our December class at the Westfield Washington School Corporation Administrative Office diving deep into the inner workings of the six school districts in Hamilton County and everything happening behind the scenes to continuously improve...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Drew Braley
From Hawaii to Hamilton County When I came to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana in the summer of 2000 it was to study Landscape Architecture and play on the volleyball team. When asked where I was from, “Hawaii” would get quite the shocked look and standard...
Class of 2024 Spotlight | Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion Class Day
The HCLA DEIA Day, centered around diversity, equity, access, and inclusion, featured a comprehensive and thoughtful agenda. Andrew Adeniyi, CEO & Founder of AAA Solutions, kicked off the event, emphasizing the value of DEAI and set the stage for the day's...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Bonnie Riley
I often get asked why I reside in Indiana given my daughter and family reside in sunny Tampa, Florida. I admit there are days I wonder the same (mostly December - March) but I always come back to the life I’ve created personally and professionally in Hamilton County,...
Class of 2024 Spotlight | Planning & Infrastructure Class Day
The HCLA Class of 2024 met on October 5th at The Hagerman Group to learn about Hamilton County’s Planning & Infrastructure. As we began our day, a quote stood out to me that best summarizes the impact this day had on me, “We are Hamilton County’s stewards for this...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Jennifer Miller
I love fall. I mean, I really love fall. I love the change in seasons, the crisp air, the colors, the clothes, and most of all the apple orchards and festivals. I have always enjoyed the traditions of apples in the fall. Nothing beats fresh hot cider and cake donuts...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Carla Hill
My family questioned me dragging them out on a Monday night from Fishers to Carmel to see some sort of light show. I promised them it would be worth the trip. The bonus I had in store was a stop at The Cake Bake Shop in Carmel City Center for some dessert. Even my...
Class of 2024 Spotlight | County & Municipal Government Class Day
As a fairly new transplant to Hamilton County with 20+ years’ experience in government, the County and Municipal Day was a special treat for me! I was glad to see several familiar names on the class day agenda and excited to hear from the panel of presenters who...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Sherese Martin
One of the best things about living in Hamilton County is the diversity, not only of the people and cultures but also in the wide variety of activities residents can find to do. A few of my fellow HCLA alumni have shared some of their favorite places and activities...