The Voice of Women in Leadership
Wednesday, August 27
Doors open 4:15 pm ET
Program begins 4:30 pm ET
Wednesday, August 27
Doors open 4:15 pm ET
Program begins 4:30 pm ET
Reception from 5:30 to 6:15 pm ET
Admission is free
Join us for the 2025 Hazelett Forum
Featured Speaker: Mel Raines
Who better to speak about winning strategies than the woman leading two professional sports teams and a growing entertainment powerhouse?
Mel Raines, President and CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, is the first woman to hold that title in the organization’s history. With over 30 years in sports, politics, and public affairs, she’s led major initiatives such as the Fieldhouse of the Future and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.
A former White House and Capitol Hill leader, Mel also played key roles in the 2012 Super Bowl and 2008 Republican National Convention. An IU alum and South Bend native, she serves on multiple civic boards and has earned national recognition for her impact.
We’re thrilled to welcome Mel as our 2025 Hazelett Forum keynote speaker.
Event Details
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center
617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Doors open 4:15 pm ET
Program begins 4:30 pm ET
Reception from 5:30 to 6:15 pm ET
Please be sure to register for this free event. Complimentary parking is available at the Indiana Avenue entrance of the Madam Walker Legacy Center.
Moderated by Amb. Randall L. Tobias and Vice Dean Julie Manning Magid
Amb. Randall Tobias
Co-moderating this year’s Hazelett Forum is Ambassador Randall L. Tobias, former chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company and first Global AIDS Coordinator and Administrator of USAID. A proud Indiana native and IU alumnus, he established the Hazelett Women in Leadership Forum in memory of the late Susie Hazelett, former executive director of the Randall L. Tobias Foundation. Through this forum, Ambassador Tobias honors her legacy and commitment to leadership, equity, and the advancement of women in our communities.
Learn more about Amb. Tobias
Vice Dean Julie Manning Magid
Co-moderating this year's Hazelett Forum is Julie Manning Magid, executive and academic director of the Tobias Center, vice dean of the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, and professor of business law. Magid is the first vice dean of the Kelley School’s urban campus in its nearly 50-year history. She is responsible for all academic, research, and service operations in Indianapolis and is successfully positioning the school to influence economic growth and community engagement throughout the region and state.
Learn more about Vice Dean MagidJoin us August 27. Space is limited for the 2025 Hazelett Forum. Register to reserve your free spot. Register now
Who was Susie Hazelett? Learn more about the Hazelett Forum and its namesake, Susie Hazelett. Learn more about Susie
The Tobias Leadership Center
The Tobias Leadership Center empowers leaders to grow people, strengthen organizations, and elevate communities by bridging the gap between knowledge and practice. Guided by our core values of integrity, innovation, impact, & inclusion- we focus on leadership across corporate, public service, education, religious, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. With a multifaceted approach rooted in research and real-world application, we stand apart as a global model for leadership development. Our programs cultivate reflective, adaptive leaders prepared to meet the evolving demands of today's world.
