About IGB Foundation
Indiana Girls Basketball (IGB) Foundation exists to support the health and wellbeing of female athletes.
OUR STORY
Since launching in 2021 the IGB Foundation has been dedicated to uplifting young women across Indiana, using basketball as a powerful platform for personal growth, leadership, and lifelong success.
Our mission goes beyond the game. We’re here to inspire girls to “LIVE THEIR DREAM”—by developing strong
student-athletes, nurturing confident leaders, and empowering future changemakers.
In 2023, we proudly awarded our first College Scholarship, launching a scalable 4-year plan to support higher education for our standout student-athletes.
In 2024, we introduced the Fund A Baller Program, created for families facing financial hardship. This initiative helps cover team registration, training, and camp fees—ensuring that girls from 2nd through 12th grade have the chance to stay in the game, grow with IGB, and reach their full potential.
In 2025, we took another critical step—launching our Together on Three Mental Health & Wellness Program. Focused on emotional resilience, stress management, and self-care, this program equips our Lady Ballers with the tools to thrive on and off the court through expert-led workshops, curated resources, and a strong support system.
Whether she’s picking up a basketball for the first time or playing at the collegiate level, every IGB Baller is part of something bigger—a sisterhood rooted in mentorship, empowerment, and opportunity.
MEET THE TEAM
Executive Director
Lisa Mezera
“The support the IGB foundation provides goes way beyond financial. It helps build character, morals and leadership skills. Being a part of shaping young lives in this way is an amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to see how this foundation grows!”
Board President
Matt Shade
“The IGB Foundation and Scholarship Program completes the vision of mentoring strong, confident female leaders on and off the court. The Leadership of the IGB Foundation Board, combined with the passion of IGB families, will ignite a community we have not seen in girls’ basketball.”
Board Member- Treasurer
Chris Bolles
“I view adults as role models for the children we encounter daily, and I strive to have a positive impact on every child I meet. I am committed to fostering an environment where our youth can thrive, and I look forward to contributing to the IGB Foundation’s mission in any capacity possible.”
Board Member
Alissa Hankee
“The support the IGB foundation provides goes way beyond financial. It helps build character, morals and leadership skills. Being a part of shaping young lives in this way is an amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to see how this foundation grows!”
Board Member
Delcia Mendez
“I am excited to help build the scholarship program. With my life’s dedication to education, I look forward to rewarding hard-working athletes for their work in the classroom, while continuing to encourage their participation in basketball.”
Board Member- Fund Development
Candice Munoz
“I am excited to help build the scholarship program. With my life’s dedication to education, I look forward to rewarding hard-working athletes for their work in the classroom, while continuing to encourage their participation in basketball.”
Board Member- Secretary
Kasey Shade
“It is truly amazing to see the growth of girls' basketball since my daughter started playing in 2nd grade! I love working with the IGB Foundation to continue to help young lady ballers to continue to follow their dreams on and off the basketball court. Education and being part of a team is key to future female empowerment and I am excited to help in any way I can.”
Board Member- Community Outreach
Peter Williams
“IGB Foundation offers a distinctive and unparalleled opportunity for leadership development exclusively focused on and dedicated to empowering girls and young women. I am excited to support IGB and help advance this important mission.”
Board Member
Aaron Welch
“Through IGB Foundation, I want to support the betterment of all childrenfor them to be able to live up to their potential, whether it is in day to day engagements or through competitive opportunities such as sports. Each child finds their passion, and I just love being able to be there to best support.”
Board Member
Nate Holmes
"I believe basketball is a powerful platform for building confident, resilient young women. As a father of three daughters and longtime coach, I’ve seen how defense, attitude, and effort translate into leadership and character. I’ve admired the organization’s growth and impact on girls across Indiana. I want to help ensure every girl has the chance to dream big, compete hard, and thrive on and off the court."
Board Member
Lauren Norman
"I am passionate about basketball and growing opportunities for women in the sport. However, I am even more passionate about building girls’ mental toughness so that they can become strong and capable, both as players and people, regardless of what life sends their way."