Founded in 2024, the IWU Parent Council is comprised of parents and grandparents of both current and former students, working with SGA to raise money for projects, assist communication, volunteer for events, and turn ideas into reality.
The establishment of the IWU Parent Council reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to a close-knit and long-lasting community wherein even the grandparents of alumni can play a role in influencing the future of the university.
Your financial support matters as we work to impact the lives of current and future IWU students!
"We’re excited to introduce 'Save A Seat - The Student Gathering Project,' an IWU Parent Council initiative to create an outdoor seating area on campus. This space will encourage your students to step out of their dorms, connect with peers, and foster a stronger sense of community. We are building more than just seating—you’re investing in friendships, memories, and a vibrant university experience for all our students."
Amber Hines
Parent Council Member
"Phase 1 of our first IWU Parent Council Project is to create a fire pit seating area for small group gatherings. We know students want more outdoor space to use as nicer weather returns to campus. Our top goal as the inaugural Parent Council is to find funding and build areas for fellowship to happen.”
Steve Sherman
Parent Council Member
Parent Council Members
Jeff and Kay share a deep love for God, family, and IWU athletics. They’re part of a three-generation IWU family—alumni from 1982 with children who graduated in 2010 and 2012—and they value IWU’s mission to develop character, scholarship, and leadership. They’re honored to serve on the inaugural Parent Council and to help however they can.
Parent Council Members
Mike and Amber appreciate IWU’s Christ-centered education and high standards. Two of their sons currently attend IWU—one in Music Education and active in Marching Wildcats/Chorale, and one in History Education. Their three younger children study at Oak Hill Schools and are considering IWU. They’re grateful to serve on the inaugural council and to support other families.
Parent Council Members
Ben and Melissa are enthusiastic about IWU athletics and students. They love IWU’s commitment to sharing the Gospel. Their son Tyler is majoring in psychology, and their daughter Michaela is studying exercise science. Grateful for mentors who’ve invested in their kids, they hope to pour into other students and serve through the Parent Council.
Parent Council Members
Danny serves as a senior pastor; Amber is an assistant principal and IWU alum (B.S. Music Ed ’01, M.S. School Admin ’23). Their son Caleb earned a B.S. in Worship Arts and is pursuing an M.Div. at Wesley Seminary; his wife Kevalina (B.S. Psychology & Pastoral Counseling, ’23) is in IWU’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. Their son Levi studies Psychology and Pastoral Counseling, and both sons sing in Chorale. Daughters Madelyn and Julia love cheer, dance, and musicals and look forward to IWU in the future. They value IWU’s Christ-like learning culture and are excited to help students become world changers.
Parent Council Member
Lisa is passionate about ministry, animals, and serving others through dog therapy. She and her husband are IWU alumni, and both of their daughters also graduated from IWU. She loves the way the community cares for students and how students learn to care for one another. Lisa is grateful to serve on the inaugural council.
Parent Council Members
Beau and Nicole are passionate about ministry and strengthening marriages. Two of their four children—Reagan and Kennedy—are Elementary Education majors at IWU. As alumni, they cherish how IWU shaped their hearts for the Lord and their desire to serve others, and they are eager to support today’s students and families through the council.
Parent Council Members
Steve and Joy care deeply about healthy marriages, discipleship, and IWU. Their son Elijah is a Music Education major active in Marching Band, Chorale, Brass Quintet, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble. They appreciate IWU’s focus on spiritual formation and community, and they’re glad to serve on the inaugural Parent Council.
Parent Council Members
James and Tarah love following God’s calling, loving Jesus, and raising their kids to serve Him. Tarah (’99 Nursing) also served as Shatford House RD (2003–2005). Their daughter Cate studies Entrepreneurship and Marketing and will be an RA in Carmin; their other children are also considering IWU. They’re especially excited to support long-distance parents.
Interested in learning more about the IWU Parent Council? Reach out today! becca.bowlin@indwes.edu
