New board members for 2024

Central Indiana would like to introduce you to the newest members of their board. These women will serve as Directors at Large for the 2024-2025 term. Learn more about the efforts they are making to grow tennis in Central Indiana. 

Born and raised in Detroit, Kenyata's journey took an unexpected turn when she established a non-profit tennis organization in Charlotte. After moving to Charlotte, she used the pandemic as a chance to learn tennis. Uncovering a glaring diversity gap in the sport, she was compelled to take action. As a novice player, she faced limited opportunities to connect and unwelcoming courts. Determined to change this, she launched a Meet-up to create a black tennis community, initially expecting a handful of participants. To her surprise, nearly thirty people joined, prompting the birth of the Charlotte Black Tennis Club and Black Tennis Connect. Kenyata currently resides in Indianapolis, IN where she is focusing her efforts on growing tennis in the Midwest.

Accomplished Nurse Executive, Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator whose proven expertise includes the unique ability to understand both the clinical and operational leadership components of healthcare administration and how to leverage each for maximum impact on an ever-changing and complex health care system. Acquired Undergraduate and Graduate Degree in Nursing at Ball State University. Doctoral Degree in Nursing at Purdue University.  Currently Assistant Professor, Ball State School of Nursing. Served six year term as Board Member for Lawrence Township School Foundation.  

Possesses strong communication skills and an ability to capitalize on a breadth of experience in order to drive increased engagement and process improvement. Gifted at assessing and evaluating clinical scenarios and population health management across the healthcare continuum.  

Was introduced to the game of tennis through the National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) at the age of twelve. Currently has volunteered as a coach for the league and also continues to play competitive tennis. 

Sheila is married to Solomon, blessed with two adult children and five grandchildren. 

Kathleen Michael is a seasoned and accomplished marketing professional with a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry. Her proficiency extends across various marketing domains, including business-to-business, consumer, digital, pricing and reimbursement.  

Her strategic and collaborative approach along with her ability to effectively lead and grow her teams has led to impactful results in highly regulated and complex environments.  

In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, gardening, and spending time with her husband and four kids.