12/05/2025
Ten Years. One Movement. A Decade of Impact.
Celebrating 10 years of The Exchange means honoring a decade of young professionals who chose to lead, serve, build, and believe in the power of community. It means lifting up every person who poured into this work so that we could become the force we are today.
Serving as President over these last three years has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I’ve watched this chapter grow in ways that still inspire me. We expanded our membership, strengthened our programs, deepened our partnerships, and continued to show Indianapolis what it looks like when young professionals come together with purpose. We built momentum, we built community, and we built a legacy that will outlive us.
To me, The Exchange is evidence of what happens when purpose meets people. We’ve created a space where young professionals grow into leaders, where ideas turn into action, and where our city becomes stronger because of the work we do together. We’ve touched neighborhoods, supported families, lifted local organizations, and helped shape a more equitable Indianapolis.
And as we move into our next decade, our vision only expands. We are preparing leaders for the rooms where decisions get made. We are deepening our community impact. We are elevating our fellowship and outreach. And we’re continuing to build a pipeline of young professionals who will serve boldly and leave their own mark.
Ten years in, and we’re still just getting started.
Here’s to a decade of purpose, a decade of growth, and a decade of shaping the future of Indianapolis together.
Always The Exchange. Always the Movement. One Band. One Sound.
Kelly Doucet
President, The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League
