Outside the Box Administrative Team

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Executive Director

mmiller@otbonline.org

Michelle Miller has been with Outside the Box since 2017, previously serving as the Director of Development. As Executive Director, Michelle oversees all aspects of operations, planning, budgeting, and program implementation. Michelle has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. Additionally, she has over twenty-one years experience in fundraising, event planning, and alumni relations. Michelle has also been involved in Capital Campaigns for Culver Academies, Purdue University, and The Orchard School.

Executive Assistant

kforrester@otbonline.org 

Kyrie Forrester joined Outside the Box in December 2023 as the Development Administrator. Prior to joining OTB, Kyrie was OTB Founder, Kelly Hartman's Executive Assistant, and during that time she was able to learn about all of the incredible things that Outside the Box offers. Throughout her life, Kyrie has loved and supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various roles – starting in the 4th grade, where she would spend her recess time with the children that attended the school next door, Tri-County Opportunity School. 

Kyrie has been a camp counselor, an instructional assistant, a respite caretaker, and a direct support professional. She is truly the happiest when she is being of service to others! 

Kyrie likes to spend her free time with her family and friends, watching movies, and hanging out with her husband, Brian, and their adored animals Blazor, Zoey (dogs), Rika, and Luna (cats).

Director of Development

eovercast@otbonline.org

Elizabeth Overcast brings a strong background in relationship-building, strategic sales, and event leadership to her role as Director of Development at Outside the Box. Prior to joining the team, she served as Director of Sales and Events, where she led high-impact 

partnerships, managed complex projects, and cultivated meaningful client relationships to drive organizational growth.

Her connection to Outside the Box is deeply personal: her daughter is a proud participant in the OTB’s programs. This life experience fuels her passion for advancing the mission, expanding resources, and ensuring more families have access to the exceptional support 

that OTB provides.

In her role as Director of Development, she oversees fundraising strategy, donor 

engagement, community partnerships, and special events. She is dedicated to building a culture of philanthropy that reflects gratitude, transparency, and the shared vision of empowering every participant to thrive.

Elizabeth is known for her warm communication style, collaborative leadership, and ability 

to inspire others to support transformative work. She is honored to help grow the programs 

that have made such a meaningful impact on her own family and so many others.

Learning & Development; HR Specialist

haustin@otbonline.org 

Heather joined the OTB team in September 2024. She started her time working at the front desk, where she got to know and love the participants as well as the mission here at OTB. She moved into the Studio to become the Sketchpunks/Art Facilitator after filling in for various groups and finding that she liked working with our participants on a more personal level. She then moved on to Learning and Development and HR Specialist. 

Heather loves working closely with people of all types and abilities in the various types of work and volunteering that she has done in the past. She has 5 years of HR experience and over 20 years of leadership, management, and training roles. 

Heather lives with her husband, Ryan, their two cats Nub and Arisu, and their 2 fish, Ozzy and Lemmy. She spends her free time working on art projects and tending to her large houseplant collection.

Fishers Program Manager

pkernessdowns@otbonline.org 

Payton started at Outside the Box as a Job Coach in the Employment department, where she has really enjoyed supporting participants in reaching their goals and finding meaningful work. Over the past year, she has grown so much in this role and has loved being a part of such a supportive and passionate team.

Payton brings four years of experience in the ABA field, which has strengthened her skills in creating supportive and individualized plans. She is also currently finishing her degree in ASL/English Interpreting, which has made her appreciation for connection and inclusivity very strong!

Payton resides in Lebanon IN and is a proud dog mom to two Rottweilers, Bear and Bonnie ... who keep life fun and very chaotic.