Ask a Local

You’ve got questions: Where can I find the best burger in town? Which festivals should I check out? Who can I trust for childcare?

Our Navigators have answers. They’re proud ambassadors, guiding you on a one-on-one basis as you settle in. We’ll pair you with someone who has similar interests to yours, so you know you’re getting expert advice.

Meet our Navigators

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Jen Atienzo-Fisher

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Rural and Small Town Living, Fitness, Entertainment Options, Family Friendly Activities, LGBTQ+
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Dana Berkes

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Downtown Activities, Theater,
Outdoor Adventure, Nature Activities
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Heather Bolton

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Downtown Activities, Entertainment Options, Family Friendly Activities, Real Estate
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Alex Bonilla Canales

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Volunteerism, Health Care,
Cooking, Fitness,
Museums, Dining
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Brett Gauger

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Volunteerism, Downtown Activities, Outdoor Adventure,
Fitness, Family Friendly Activities
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Steven Gilbert

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Downtown Activities, Entertainment Options (music, sports), Museums, Family Friendly Activities, Dining
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Elaine Jones

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Volunteerism, Downtown Activities, Entertainment Options (music, sports), Family Friendly Activities
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Crissy Moloney

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Volunteerism, Downtown Activities, Entertainment Options (music, sports), Museums, Dining
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Judy Roy

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Volunteerism, Cooking, Downtown Activities, Entertainment Options (music, sports), Higher Education
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Ben Ruhl

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Volunteerism, Downtown Activities, Adventure – hiking, kayaking, biking, Family Friendly Activities, Dining, Real Estate
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Zack Sand

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Cooking, Rural and Small Town Living, Adventure – hiking, kayaking, biking, Fitness, Entertainment Options (music, sports), Dining
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Meghan Short

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Volunteerism, Downtown Activities, Adventure – hiking, kayaking, biking, Fitness, Entertainment Options (music, sports), Dining
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Randy Weddle

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Rural and Small Town Living, Downtown Activities, Photography, Fitness, Museums
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Are you a longtime resident? Want to offer your Hoosier Hospitality? Volunteer as a Navigator to welcome newcomers, serve as a “first friend,” and share your knowledge and network.

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