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Meet Micah Clark

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AFA Mission Statement:

The American Family Association of Indiana is dedicated to reducing destructive sexual behavior by promoting Judeo-Christian values through education, active community partnering, and empowering individuals at the local, state, and national level.

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Meet Micah Clark

1989 Micah Clark graduated from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri with a bachelor's degree in Political Science.

Micah interned as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives' Republican staff during the 106th Indiana General Assembly. He served under five state representatives during the historic 50-50 Republican and Democratic membership division.

Micah left the Indiana House of Representatives in 1990 after the 106th Session to become the Assistant Campaign Manager for a State Senator in Kokomo.

In 1991, Micah returned to work in the 107th Indiana General Assembly as a legislative assistant for Citizens Concerned for the Constitution. As the Indiana Family Institute's Director of Public Policy, and later as Executive Director of AFA of Indiana, Micah has continued to work closely with the Indiana legislature in efforts to monitor legislation and inform Hoosiers of state policies affecting churches, businesses, and families.

Micah Clark has been a frequent writer for several publications and his editorials are often seen in newspapers across the state. In 1996, he authored the groundbreaking report, Shattered Dreams, A Report on Indiana's Divorce Culture and the Restoration of Marriage. Micah is a frequent guest on many Hoosier talk radio shows and has been featured in various newspaper and television outlets as a resource on several cultural and political issues. In the spring of 2001, Governor Frank O’Bannon appointed Micah to serve on his Education Roundtable. Micah was reappointed for a second term in 2003.

On November 1st Micah became the Executive Director of the American Family Association of Indiana. Micah is the only person to ever have worked for all three of Indiana's statewide pro-family organizations. His experience has helped AFA expand into an organization with a state house presence while maintaining its role as Indiana's leading decency organization.

Micah's wife Cherie is a marriage and family therapist at the Church at the Crossing Counseling Center in Indianapolis. They had their first child, Olivia Grace, in September 2001 and their second in April 2003, Benjamin Gabriel.

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Meet the AFA Board of Directors

Vickie Burress - Board Chair

AFA of Indiana founder and wife of Phil Burress. Vickie is a native of Garrett, Indiana near Auburn. She is currently the Victims Assistance Coordinator at Citizens for Community Values of Cincinnati where she helps victims of pornography addiction and sexual abuse.

Gary & Cindy Bolenbaugh

Gary is an attorney. He, Cindy and their children live in Hamilton County. Gary is the vice-chairman of the board for AFA of Indiana.

Larry & Nora Hovee

The Hovees live in Johnson County just south of Indianapolis. Nora helps lead our prayer ministry for AFA of Indiana.

John & Cathy Price

John has run for US Senate as well as Indiana governor and is well known throughout the nation as one of Indiana's top religious rights attorneys.

Bill & Pat Schneider

Bill was an Indianapolis City Council member for nearly 30 years. He has managed numerous successful political campaigns. Pat has been the state director of Eagle Forum of Indiana and is also the Indiana chairman of the Republican National Committee for Life.

Bill & Karen Smith

Bill is the past state director of the Indiana Family Institute. During much of the 1980's Bill was the chief of staff for Congressman Dan Burton. He is currently the Chief of Staff for Congressman Mike Pence. Karen is a leader in the Tipton & Hamilton County Association of Home Educators.

Phil Burress

Phil is an advisor to the AFA board of directors and is the Executive Director of CCV, one of the leading pro-family and decency organizations in Ohio. Phil is a nationally recognized pro-family leader.

Micah & Cherie Clark

Micah is the past Associate Director of the Indiana Family Institute. Micah has worked for the Indiana House of Representatives, Advance America and IFI. Micah is currently the Executive Director of AFA of Indiana. Micah is also a member of the Education Roundtable. He was twice appointed to this panel by Governor Frank O'Bannon. Since Governor O'Bannon's death, the panel has been chaired by Governor Joe Kernan and Supt. of Public Instruction, Dr. Suellen Reed. Cherie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works as a counselor at a Christian counseling center. They live in Hamilton County.

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