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Betsy J. Wiley

Indianapolis

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in policy development and strategic planning at the Office of the Governor. Proven track record in fundraising management and team leadership, successfully overseeing initiatives that enhanced operational effectiveness and stakeholder engagement. Adept at analytical thinking, driving impactful results in K-12 education and public service sectors.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Hoosiers for Quality Education, Institute for Quality Education
Indianapolis
01.2013 - Current

Served as senior executive for three K-12 education non-profit organizations with combined revenues exceeding $15 million annually.

  • Designed and led organizational strategy to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Implemented operational plans and goals across all three entities.
  • Supervised program initiatives to ensure successful execution.
  • Managed fundraising efforts, grant writing, and donor relations for all organizations.
  • Oversaw business operations, streamlining processes for efficiency.
  • Directed a total staff of nine, fostering collaboration among teams.

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the Governor
Indianapolis
11.2006 - 01.2013
  • Included all responsibilities and duties listed for Director of Cabinet & Agency Affairs, plus the following
  • Led, directed and managed the Governor’s team responsible for policy development and participated closely in the development of major policy initiatives
  • Served as the Governor’s top legislative staff, overseeing the Governor’s agenda and working closely with members of the General Assembly
  • Led, directed and managed the operations of the governor’s office including: policy, legislative, constituent services, community outreach, human resources and the business office
  • Responsible for addressing the daily issues and concerns raised and communicating with staff and agencies heads to bring resolution
  • Liaison with statewide elected officials on behalf of the Governor’s office

Director of Cabinet & Agency Affairs

Office of the Governor
Indianapolis
01.2005 - 10.2006
  • Served as the Governor’s Cabinet Secretary
  • Led, directed and managed policy development for all state agencies including the 16 Cabinet level agencies
  • Served as lead legislative staff for several agenda items with particular emphasis on the passage of the Governor’s Major Moves – Transportation and Jobs initiative
  • Responsible for the development of Indiana State Government’s Performance Report
  • Member of the Governor’s Senior Staff
  • Managed 10 staff

Chief Deputy Treasurer of State

Indiana State Treasurer
Indianapolis
02.1999 - 01.2005
  • Manage staff of 15 people
  • Served as the Treasurer’s designee to multiple boards and commissions including; Indiana Bond Bank, Indiana Education Savings Authority, Transportation Finance Authority, Development Finance Authority, Housing Finance Authority, State Office Building Commission, Recreational Development Commission, Heritage Trust Commission, Board for Depositories, and State Board of Finance
  • Served as the Treasurer’s appointee to the Indiana Deferred Compensation Committee 2002-2005
  • Responsible for all communication and correspondence issued by the Treasurer’s office including annual report, constituent correspondence and media inquiries
  • Liaison between the Treasurer of State’s office and all other state offices and agencies
  • Legislative liaison for the Treasurer’s office

Special Projects Director

Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County
Indianapolis
05.1995 - 01.1999
  • Developed model on 'How to Finance Indigent Healthcare'
  • Worked to maximize and expand disproportionate share funding available to the Corporation
  • Developed an activity based costing model for Wishard Hospital
  • Researched the profitability of the ambulance service and discussed the benefits of privatization

Intern

Indiana House of Representatives
Indianapolis
01.1995 - 05.1995
  • Wrote constituent correspondence for four legislators
  • Responsible for staffing two legislative committees including writing and filing of the committee reports.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance Concentration

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Finance and General Business double major

Miami University
Oxford, OH
05.1994

Skills

  • Policy development
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Fundraising management
  • Program evaluation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Financial oversight

Activities

  • Invest Ed Board Member 2023- Present
  • Hoosiers for Opportunity, Prosperity and Enterprise (HOPE) Board Member 2025
  • Highland Golf and Country Club Board Member 2023- Present
  • Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series Graduate, 1997
  • Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service, Board Member, 2007-2018
  • President, Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service, 2013-2016
  • Little Red Door Cancer Agency, Board Member 2009-2011

Accomplishments

Torchbearer Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 - Indiana Women's Commission

Timeline

President

Hoosiers for Quality Education, Institute for Quality Education
01.2013 - Current

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the Governor
11.2006 - 01.2013

Director of Cabinet & Agency Affairs

Office of the Governor
01.2005 - 10.2006

Chief Deputy Treasurer of State

Indiana State Treasurer
02.1999 - 01.2005

Special Projects Director

Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County
05.1995 - 01.1999

Intern

Indiana House of Representatives
01.1995 - 05.1995

Master of Business Administration - Finance Concentration

Butler University

Bachelor of Science - Finance and General Business double major

Miami University
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