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Indiana Legal Services has selected a former staff attorney to return to the non-profit as its next CEO.
Tavonna Harris Askew, who will become chief executive on Nov. 9, served as a staff attorney for the organization in 2001 after graduating from Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law, according to a press release from Indiana Legal Services, which provides free civil legal help to people with low incomes.
Askew most recently served as executive vice president and general counsel for Suburban Health Organization, a group of independent hospitals and community-based care providers that seeks to improve health outcomes.
She has served executive director of global investigations and right environment for Cummins. She also spent more than 15 years at Health & Hospital Corp. of Marion County. Her duties there included work as deputy general counsel, general counsel and corporate secretary of the board.
“Tavonna brings exactly what this moment requires: proven executive leadership, deep experience managing complex organizations and public funding, and a genuine passion for this work,” said Kristen Harmon, president of the Indiana Legal Services board of directors, in the press release. “We are confident she will lead ILS with integrity, vision, and heart as we expand equal access to justice for every Hoosier.”
Indiana Legal Services specializes in helping people who struggle with legal problems that prevent them from meeting basic needs including finding food and shelter. The organization also handles cases in areas like family, housing and consumer law.
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