Northern Indiana is full of people working hard every day to make their communities a better place. Since 2011, GreatNews.Life has been putting the spotlight on the people spreading this positivity in the Region with our Life in the Spotlight series. New articles are published every Wednesday, so be sure to check back often to learn more about the stories of great people doing great things in Northern Indiana.
Dr. C. Todd Cummings' journey from teaching to becoming the longest-serving superintendent of the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) in 25 years is a testament to his dedication to education. Growing up in Southern Indiana, Cummings...
Betsy Dunham, the media arts teacher at Penn High School in Mishawaka, has devoted her life to teaching the craft of photography. Dunham’s dedication to inspiring her students is more than just a job, but rather a wholehearted mission to inspire...
Rebekah Go, the program and communication manager for the Ansari Institute within the Keough School of Global Affairs, has served within nonprofit administration over the last decade. Go’s passion for combating socio-economic disparities extends...
For nearly 25 years, Jennifer “Jen” Ludwig has been a dedicated employee at the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (MPHPL). Since her junior year in high school, she has held positions in almost every department, eventually rising to her...
Arriving in the United States as a child, Juan Constantino had to navigate the challenges of undocumented life. His determination and ambition led him to become the executive director of La Casa de Amistad, where he advocates for those of the...
Growing up around a family-owned small business, Jeff Rea developed a deep understanding of business operations and acquired valuable skills. This experience became significant throughout his career, culminating in his current position as president...
From small-town girl to a strong champion for non-profit work, Bethany Hartley, CEO and President of South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership, is fueled by a passion for community development and a commitment to lifelong learning. Growing up in the...
Stephanie Krol aspired to live in Chicago and build a career at a leading public relations (PR) agency. She not only fulfilled this ambition but also surpassed her own goals. For the past 18 years, she has successfully led her own PR practice....
Driven by a passion for community and a desire to raise his family in his hometown, Phil Blasko has been serving as the Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Superintendent for the past eight years. After graduating from Mishawaka High School, Blasko...
While growing up in Merrillville, Brianna “Bri” Hairlson always knew that she wanted to be a dancer. So, when she went off to college to find a way to marry dance and business together, it came as no surprise to anybody. She went to Howard...
