INfuse Summit

September 19 & 20, 2026

Westin Indianapolis

For Current and Alumni Lilly Scholars

Registration will open in. Summer 2026.

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About the INfuse Summit

The 2026 INfuse Summit will bring together Scholars from across the state for an inspiring weekend of connection, learning, and service. To infuse means to be permeated with something that alters you for the better – energy, ideas, inspiration. Scholars will walk away from the 2026 INfuse Summit prepared and motivated to deepen their community engagement.

Registration has closed, but please join our waitlist and we will be sure to reach out in the event of a cancellation.

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

John Green

John Green is coming to the 2026 LSN INfuse Summit!

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Green has the keen ability to take a cause he cares about and take action. His latest work, “Everything is Tuberculosis,” is a masterclass in turning passion into purpose and ideas into action. Join us at the 2026 LSN INfuse Summit for an inspiring conversation with this fellow Hoosier!

Green will join Lilly Scholars for a moderated conversation to explore using the power of storytelling to connect people to communities. He will share his own experiences of finding inspiration in Indiana and how his writing career has infused ideas and issues with relatable narratives. Scholars will learn from Green’s global impact and leave the Summit energized to champion a cause and make a difference in their communities.

Sept. 19 & 20

Westin Indianapolis

Important Summit Information

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Help us recognize exceptional Lilly Scholars! We’re celebrating you all at the 2026 INfuse Summit. We’ll be honoring four Lilly Scholars with the following awards:

  • INfuse Award – This award recognizes a Current or Alumni Lilly Scholar who embodies what it means to be a Lilly Scholar, through bringing Scholars together, being an innovator and/or envisioning a better future for the state of Indiana. 
  • Lead Forward Community Grant (LFCG) Impact Award – This award recognizes a former LFCG project lead (Current or Alumni Scholar) who has impacted their community through grant-funded work.
  • Rising Star Award – This award recognizes a Current Scholar who has gone above and beyond to support the growth of the Lilly Scholars Network. 
  • LSN Leadership Award – This award recognizes an Alumni Scholar who is actively involved in uplifting Scholars and the mission of the Lilly Scholars Network.


To nominate yourself or a fellow Scholar, please fill out this form.
Your nomination will include your reason for nominating and a description of the nominee’s achievements. Nominations close June 1.

Beau Jackson

Managing Partner, Modern Woodmen of America
Beau Jackson, a Lilly Scholar from the class of 2001 out of Ohio County, Indiana, is the Managing Partner at Modern Woodmen of America. He provides comprehensive financial services and planning to individuals, families, and businesses while overseeing members across two-thirds of Indiana. His role involves mentoring six financial representatives and planning to recruit six more over the next two years. Beau holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University and two Bachelor’s degrees from Indiana University. His career is marked by diverse experiences and numerous accolades. Notable highlights include partnership in an adult adventure academy, leading a multimillion-dollar nonprofit, working on a six-generation honeybee farm along the Rio Grande, a national championship and summiting Mt. Rainier. He has also created his own bachelor’s degree and has a rich history in youth development and sports. A lifelong learner and avid athlete, Beau enjoys hiking, climbing, running, and exploring nature just as much as he does writing, painting, reading, cooking, problem-solving and storytelling. He is passionate about marksmanship, craftsmanship and relationship-building. Beau is married to his partner Jennifer, Franklin College Women’s Head Soccer Coach, and they have two young children, Atlas (4) and Skylar (2). Their family life focuses on teamwork and shared adventures. Beau is working on a project aimed at making a global impact and is deeply committed to stewardship. He is actively involved in his community through his work with nonprofit organizations in central Indiana. Balancing his love for cooking, crafting, and campfire moments, Beau’s dedication to listening, learning, and leading is evident in all his pursuits.

Bryana Schreiber

Program Director, Lilly Scholars Network
Bryana Schreiber serves as the Lilly Scholars Network (LSN) Program Director, working closely with Indiana Humanities to advance the mission of the Lilly Scholars Network with current and alumni Lilly Scholars, Indiana Community Foundations and community partners. Bryana helped found the Lilly Scholars Network as a student in 2006 and has been involved in the organization as a volunteer ever since. Prior to serving as the LSN Program Director, she consulted with LSN to develop the Lead Forward Community Grants program. The bulk of her career has been spent in marketing as she worked for various advertising and public relations agencies in the Indianapolis area. In 2018, she started her own business, Be INspired Creative, where she served as an independent marketing communications consultant collaborating with small businesses, nonprofit organizations and agencies. Bryana is a proud Butler University bulldog who earned her MBA through the University of Southern Indiana, and serves as a lecturer of business at Franklin College. She is also the founder of Uplifting Community-Building Fitness, which offers in-person and virtual workouts with profits benefiting charitable causes in Johnson County, IN and beyond. In addition to her work, Bryana is a creative community advocate, connector and motivator who is driven to support meaningful missions. Bryana enjoys engaging with her local community in Johnson County, Indiana, which is also known as Festival Country. From going Parachuting for a Purpose and going Over the Edge with United Way of Central Indiana to leading the Creekside Elementary PTO in organizing its Spring Carnival, Dancing with the Johnson County Stars or serving on the Friends of the Johnson County Public Library and Beyond Monumental boards, she is a strong community supporter. As a wife and mother of three, she also keeps busy with youth sports and family adventures. She aims to continue to grow as a professional and community leader alongside her active family while inspiring others to be active changemakers, too.

Chris Weller

Senior Project Manager, Pivot
Chris spent a decade as a small business owner providing building services to public school districts in Indianapolis where he developed skills as a team leader and an account executive. He closed up shop in July of 2021 and took a gap year in Tennessee to focus on his education and consider his next career move (as well as lots of quality time as a dad and amateur athlete). When it finally came time to jump back into the workforce, he landed at a creative agency where he manages branding and campaign projects for a broad range of clients. He completed his MBA with the Kelley School of Business in May of 2023, where he focused on entrepreneurial theory, strategic management, and digital marketing. As for passions and hobbies, he’s been an IRONMAN competitor for several years, and qualified for the 70.3 World Championships in 2022. MacGyver is his professional spirit animal.

Johnna Belkiewitz

Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Easterseals Crossroads
As an occupational therapist, researcher and educator, Johnna strives to make occupational therapy intervention accessible for all through education and advocacy. Her mission is to help people increase their capacity for doing what they love in life. She feels strongly that, provided access to the right tools, each of us is capable of building habits, routines, and role competence that align with our greatest good. Strengths: Achiever ~ Developer ~ Input ~ Belief ~ Responsibility

Help us recognize exceptional Lilly Scholars! We’re celebrating you all at the 2026 INfuse Summit. We’ll be honoring four Lilly Scholars with the following awards:

  • INfuse Award – This award recognizes a Current or Alumni Lilly Scholar who embodies what it means to be a Lilly Scholar, through bringing Scholars together, being an innovator and/or envisioning a better future for the state of Indiana. 
  • Lead Forward Community Grant (LFCG) Impact Award – This award recognizes a former LFCG project lead (Current or Alumni Scholar) who has impacted their community through grant-funded work.
  • Rising Star Award – This award recognizes a Current Scholar who has gone above and beyond to support the growth of the Lilly Scholars Network. 
  • LSN Leadership Award – This award recognizes an Alumni Scholar who is actively involved in uplifting Scholars and the mission of the Lilly Scholars Network.


To nominate yourself or a fellow Scholar, please fill out this form.
Your nomination will include your reason for nominating and a description of the nominee’s achievements. Nominations close June 1.

Learn More

Awards

Help us recognize exceptional Lilly Scholars! We’re celebrating you all at the 2026 INfuse Summit. We’ll be honoring four Lilly Scholars with the following awards:

  • INfuse Award – This award recognizes a Current or Alumni Lilly Scholar who embodies what it means to be a Lilly Scholar, through bringing Scholars together, being an innovator and/or envisioning a better future for the state of Indiana. 
  • Lead Forward Community Grant (LFCG) Impact Award – This award recognizes a former LFCG project lead (Current or Alumni Scholar) who has impacted their community through grant-funded work.
  • Rising Star Award – This award recognizes a Current Scholar who has gone above and beyond to support the growth of the Lilly Scholars Network. 
  • LSN Leadership Award – This award recognizes an Alumni Scholar who is actively involved in uplifting Scholars and the mission of the Lilly Scholars Network.

To nominate yourself or a fellow Scholar, please fill out this form. Your nomination will include your reason for nominating and a description of the nominee’s achievements. Nominations close June 1.

Location

Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, The Westin Indianapolis places you near the city’s top attractions. A skywalk connects the hotel to Circle Centre Mall for upscale restaurants, shopping and nightlife, while the roar of Lucas Oil Stadium is just steps away.

If you’d like to take a further peek at the space, maps of the interior rooms can be found here.

Accommodations

Hotel accommodations are provided with registration. Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email with additional reservation information.

If you do not need overnight accommodations, please indicate that on your registration.

Transportation

Attendees will be responsible for parking. You can find nearby parking options here. SpotHero also offers discounted parking at garages near The Westin. If the cost of parking is a barrier to your attendance, please reach out to us.

Carpooling is encouraged. If the cost of parking is a barrier, please reach out to info@lillyscholarsnetwork.org to request assistance.

Attire

Casual attire is encouraged for Saturday afternoon while we’re out serving in the community. You may want to wear an LSN or LFCG tshirt, if you have one. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Long hair should be secured. 

Saturday evening business professional attire is encouraged. 

Scholars are welcome to wear business casual clothes on Sunday.

Why Attend

At Summit, attendees will:

  • Connect with Scholars from around the state.
  • Engage in leadership development and civic engagement.
  • Learn from other Scholars’ community impacts.
  • Celebrate the achievements of Lilly Scholars and their contributions to the Lilly Scholars Network.
  • Be inspired to make a difference in Indiana and beyond

Event Attendance

Lilly Scholars Network events are free of charge, but registration is required and spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Participation in LSN is not a requirement of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. However, we are deeply grateful for the opportunities provided and ask that Scholars be respectful of their commitments.

Please note, capacity for this event is limited. Please join the waitlist if you are unable to register in case we are able to accommodate more interested scholars.​

Cancellation policy

If you sign up for an event and can no longer attend, please email info@lillyscholarsnetwork.org to let us know as soon as possible so that we may find another scholar to participate.

Event Agenda

Saturday, Sept. 19

12 pm: Lunch & Service Project Briefing

1-4 pm: Service Project

6 pm: Dinner

7 pm: Keynote Presentation

8 – 9:30 pm: Social Reception & Activations

Sunday, Sept. 20

8 am: Breakfast

9 am to 12 pm: Breakout Sessions & Scholar-led Presentations

12 pm: Lunch

12:45 pm: Awards

2 pm: Scholars Depart

A detailed agenda with locations will be shared with attendees.

Registration has closed, but please join our waitlist and we will be sure to reach out in the event of a cancellation.

Password for Event: INFUSE

Meet our Session Leaders

Beau Jackson

Managing Partner, Modern Woodmen of America
Beau Jackson, a Lilly Scholar from the class of 2001 out of Ohio County, Indiana, is the Managing Partner at Modern Woodmen of America. He provides comprehensive financial services and planning to individuals, families, and businesses while overseeing members across two-thirds of Indiana. His role involves mentoring six financial representatives and planning to recruit six more over the next two years. Beau holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University and two Bachelor’s degrees from Indiana University. His career is marked by diverse experiences and numerous accolades. Notable highlights include partnership in an adult adventure academy, leading a multimillion-dollar nonprofit, working on a six-generation honeybee farm along the Rio Grande, a national championship and summiting Mt. Rainier. He has also created his own bachelor’s degree and has a rich history in youth development and sports. A lifelong learner and avid athlete, Beau enjoys hiking, climbing, running, and exploring nature just as much as he does writing, painting, reading, cooking, problem-solving and storytelling. He is passionate about marksmanship, craftsmanship and relationship-building. Beau is married to his partner Jennifer, Franklin College Women’s Head Soccer Coach, and they have two young children, Atlas (4) and Skylar (2). Their family life focuses on teamwork and shared adventures. Beau is working on a project aimed at making a global impact and is deeply committed to stewardship. He is actively involved in his community through his work with nonprofit organizations in central Indiana. Balancing his love for cooking, crafting, and campfire moments, Beau’s dedication to listening, learning, and leading is evident in all his pursuits.

Bryana Schreiber

Program Director, Lilly Scholars Network
Bryana Schreiber serves as the Lilly Scholars Network (LSN) Program Director, working closely with Indiana Humanities to advance the mission of the Lilly Scholars Network with current and alumni Lilly Scholars, Indiana Community Foundations and community partners. Bryana helped found the Lilly Scholars Network as a student in 2006 and has been involved in the organization as a volunteer ever since. Prior to serving as the LSN Program Director, she consulted with LSN to develop the Lead Forward Community Grants program. The bulk of her career has been spent in marketing as she worked for various advertising and public relations agencies in the Indianapolis area. In 2018, she started her own business, Be INspired Creative, where she served as an independent marketing communications consultant collaborating with small businesses, nonprofit organizations and agencies. Bryana is a proud Butler University bulldog who earned her MBA through the University of Southern Indiana, and serves as a lecturer of business at Franklin College. She is also the founder of Uplifting Community-Building Fitness, which offers in-person and virtual workouts with profits benefiting charitable causes in Johnson County, IN and beyond. In addition to her work, Bryana is a creative community advocate, connector and motivator who is driven to support meaningful missions. Bryana enjoys engaging with her local community in Johnson County, Indiana, which is also known as Festival Country. From going Parachuting for a Purpose and going Over the Edge with United Way of Central Indiana to leading the Creekside Elementary PTO in organizing its Spring Carnival, Dancing with the Johnson County Stars or serving on the Friends of the Johnson County Public Library and Beyond Monumental boards, she is a strong community supporter. As a wife and mother of three, she also keeps busy with youth sports and family adventures. She aims to continue to grow as a professional and community leader alongside her active family while inspiring others to be active changemakers, too.

Chris Weller

Senior Project Manager, Pivot
Chris spent a decade as a small business owner providing building services to public school districts in Indianapolis where he developed skills as a team leader and an account executive. He closed up shop in July of 2021 and took a gap year in Tennessee to focus on his education and consider his next career move (as well as lots of quality time as a dad and amateur athlete). When it finally came time to jump back into the workforce, he landed at a creative agency where he manages branding and campaign projects for a broad range of clients. He completed his MBA with the Kelley School of Business in May of 2023, where he focused on entrepreneurial theory, strategic management, and digital marketing. As for passions and hobbies, he’s been an IRONMAN competitor for several years, and qualified for the 70.3 World Championships in 2022. MacGyver is his professional spirit animal.

Johnna Belkiewitz

Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Easterseals Crossroads
As an occupational therapist, researcher and educator, Johnna strives to make occupational therapy intervention accessible for all through education and advocacy. Her mission is to help people increase their capacity for doing what they love in life. She feels strongly that, provided access to the right tools, each of us is capable of building habits, routines, and role competence that align with our greatest good. Strengths: Achiever ~ Developer ~ Input ~ Belief ~ Responsibility

Frequently Asked Questions

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The 2024 INfuse LSN Summit is taking place at The Westin in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana the weekend of Friday, September 13, 2024 through Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Current and alumni Lilly Endowment Community Scholars from around the state of Indiana are encouraged to attend for valuable networking and learning opportunities.

There is no cost for Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to register to attend this event thanks to the generous support of Lilly Endowment. Friday night accommodations and meals including dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday  are provided for Summit attendees. Note that parking is the responsibility of the Scholar. Details on parking are included on the event registration page, and carpooling is encouraged.

We strongly encourage attendees to join us for the full summit experience and registration is set up to prioritize Scholars who are able to join us for the full event. If  you are only able to attend one day and have interest in joining us, please reach out to LSN Program Director, Bryana Schreiber at bryana@lillyscholarsnetwork.org.

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