CICOA Appoints Lisa Schneekloth as President and CEO

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions today announced that its board of directors has unanimously chosen Lisa Schneekloth as the nonprofit’s next president and chief executive officer, effective March 15.

Schneekloth is the organization’s first woman CEO in its 50-year history and previously served as CICOA’s first chief compliance officer, establishing a strong foundation for compliance, risk management, quality assurance and accreditation.

“Lisa’s demonstrated leadership, mission-driven approach and proven ability to deliver results make her the ideal choice to lead CICOA forward,” said Kathy Frank, chair of the CICOA Board of Directors. “Her strong commitment to CICOA and her passion for our staff, our programs and the clients we serve will help her to be a strong leader as we determine our next steps to building on CICOA’s 50-year history of serving Central Indiana seniors and people with disabilities.”

During a period of transition, Schneekloth provided steady leadership as Interim CEO, succeeding Tauhric Brown, who led the organization from 2020 to 2024.

Schneekloth’s connection to CICOA’s mission is deeply personal. A native of Indianapolis, she grew up in a single-parent home in the Fountain Square neighborhood, experiencing firsthand the challenges faced by many of CICOA’s clients, as her family relied on subsidies for rent and meals. She has walked the journey of a family caregiver as she supported her mother, a CICOA client, who was able to remain in her home well into her 90s.

Her journey within the organization began in 2008 as a care manager, and she has since held a variety of increasingly responsible roles, including options counselor, supervisor and assistant director for Flourish Care Management, and director of the Meals & More service. In the latter role, she implemented automated processes that significantly improved client service efficiency and boosted staff satisfaction.

Schneekloth holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from IUPUI and a master’s degree in public administration nonprofit leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is also certified in healthcare compliance and healthcare privacy compliance.

“I am deeply honored and excited to step into this role and build on CICOA’s remarkable legacy,” said Schneekloth. “We’re at a pivotal moment, and I’m eager to explore innovative ways to meet the evolving needs of our community. We want to ensure CICOA remains a beacon of hope and support, empowering individuals to live their best lives.”