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Executive Director

**Arnetta Scruggs, MSW,** | Email
Arnetta Patrice Scruggs a Fort Wayne native; after graduating from Wayne High School, she attended and graduated from Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and minor in Mass Communications. After graduation, Ms. Scruggs was able to serve her community, including domestic violence survivors and underserved youth, through case management and coordination at a variety of community-based organizations.

Since moving to Indianapolis, Ms. Scruggs completed her practicum with the John H. Boner Community Center, where she worked alongside the Executive Director on the Legacy Project for the Super Bowl. She completed all coursework and received her Master’s Degree at IUPUI School of Social Work in July 2011.

Ms. Scruggs is also an accomplished entrepreneur, as she is the CEO of her own event coordinating business, “Chosen One Productions” and the Executive Director of the Bloom Project, Inc, which is named after her grandfather, the late Ezell “Bloom” Stephens. The Bloom Project, Inc. is a result of Ms. Scruggs’ passion of working with young people and finding opportunities for them to develop in their leadership through mentoring and community service.

Ms. Scruggs is also a member of the Urban League Exchange and an active member of Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., serving as an Honorary Chair of #CAP (College Application Process) program and the Chapter’s Hostess.

Ms. Scruggs hard work and determination has caught the attention of many and she has had the opportunity to receive the following awards: Indiana Minority Business’ Champions of Diversity, IBJ Forty Under 40 Award Recipient, Ivy League Outstanding Transfer Soror, Marion County Bar Association Service Award, Omega Psi Phi Citizen of the Year, Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males Service, NCAA Community Service Champion, Steward Speakers Recognition.

Ms. Scruggs follows the scripture believes in the scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11