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Amy is the Executive Director of The Ripley County Community Foundation, a charitable foundation with a mission to improve the quality of life in Ripley County, Indiana by inspiring generosity. Amy holds a Juris Doctor degree from DePaul College of Law Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University-Bloomington. She practiced law for 14 years with Kellerman Law Office. Passionate about giving back to the community, while in the private practice of law, Amy worked as pauper counsel in three counties ensuring that every individual regardless of their station in life had access to qualified legal counsel. Putting into practice her personal motto of give back to the community in the way best suited for you, she represented the Eagle Fire Co., the Town of Sunman and the Town of Oldenburg on a pro bono basis. Amys move to the Ripley County Community Foundation has allowed her to expand her passion for philanthropy and the Hoosier State. Amys work centers on, assisting donors and charitable organizations in fulfilling their charitable dreams and, providing leadership to address critical needs through effective grant-making, with a focus on maintaining vibrant communities and a high quality of life in rural America. Over the last 20 years the Ripley County Community Foundation has granted over $14 million back into Ripley County while building up over $12 million in endowed funds for future grant making.
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