Orr Fellowship

Recently, we celebrated our Second Year Indianapolis Fellows at their Send Off Ceremony 🎉 Over the past two years, these Fellows have grown as leaders, coworkers, and friends while making a lasting impact on the Fellowship and the Indianapolis community. We also recognized Fellows who embodied the 4 C’s of the Orr Fellowship — Community, Commitment, Career, and Continued Learning 👏 We’re so proud of this class and can’t wait to see what’s next for each of them. 💙 #OrrFellowship #Indianapolis #PostGrad #LeadershipDevelopment

Season 3 is here!!! 🎙️ In our Season 3 premiere, new host Margaret Barnett sits down with Chloe Perkins and Lily Urbanski for an honest conversation about being diagnosed with ADHD in their early 20s. Together, they reflect on what led them to seek testing, what the diagnosis process was really like, and how receiving that diagnosis shaped the way they see themselves, their careers, and their futures. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eRmNDxTR #CollegeToCorporate #ADHD #YoungProfessionals #CareerGrowth #OrrFellowship

Meet your new Season 3 host 🎙️✨ Margaret is taking over the mic for College to Corporate! A Broad Ripple resident and second year Indianapolis Orr Fellow, she’s bringing her marketing brain, radio background, and all the good conversation energy this season. Margaret currently works on the marketing team at Model 1 and graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s in Media Advertising. Season 3 will be dropping every second Wednesday of the month so tune in to catch Marg and her guests! 🎧

Pitch Comp Highlights 🥇 👏🏻 This past week, Evansville Orr Fellows took the stage at the University of Evansville for our Annual Pitch Competition. After weeks of collaboration, feedback and refinement, they finally got to bring their ideas to life. Each pitch showcased the bright, driven minds in this community. The next generation of leaders are tackling real-world challenges with innovative solutions. A huge congratulations to this year’s winners, Abigail Hornacek, Addison Evans, and William Morris, who took home the top prize with SafeSync—a proactive workplace safety solution. Their wearable ring monitors vital signs to detect early warning signs and help prevent overexertion and workplace incidents before they happen. Second place went to Ava Ackerman and Abby Hobrough with SocialFit, an app that turns working out into a shared experience by matching users with the right people, routines, and schedules to help them stay consistent and connected. Built from a shared passion for movement and community, it helps people in new cities or life stages find accountability through connection. What started as ideas evolved into compelling pitches! A special thank you to our judges— Logan Jenkins, Tyler Stock, MPA, and Tad Dickel, Ph.D. for their time, insight, and support in making this experience so impactful. We’re proud of our Fellows and we’re excited for this generation to continue shaping and strengthening the community with ideas like these. #OrrFellowship #PitchCompetition #Entrepreneurship

Getting our hands dirty for a greener Indy 🌱🌳 This past weekend, Indy Fellows teamed up with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful for a hands-on tree planting event in the College Park neighborhood. Together, we planted 50+ native trees to improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and beautify the community we call home. Making an impact alongside great people and investing in a greener future for our city 🌿 #OrrFellowship #IndyCommunity #TreePlantORRs #KeepIndyBeautiful #Sustainability #IndyEvents

Pitch Comp Champion 🏆 At our Annual Pitch Competition, Indianapolis Fellows took the stage to pitch business ideas they’ve been building through weeks of workshops, feedback, and iteration. From identifying real problems to crafting thoughtful solutions, each pitch showcased the innovation and drive within this community. A huge congratulations to this year’s winner, Owen Pittman, who took home the top prize with his venture, Pacer Running Company 👏 Pacer is a personalized running coaching platform designed to help runners of all levels reach their goals. Built from Owen’s own experience as a collegiate runner, this business combines passion, discipline, and a deep understanding of what it takes to improve and perform. We’re proud to celebrate Owen not only as our Pitch Competition Champion, but also as the founder of a growing company we’re excited to watch take off. #OrrFellowship #PitchCompetition #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #FounderStory #RunningCommunity

Thats a wrap on season 2! 🎙️ 🌎 We're closing out Season 2 with a special Earth Day finale. Naman Satsangi sits down with Rayan Duffy to talk all things sustainability and what it really takes to create a more responsible future. They dive into how individuals and organizations can make a meaningful impact, why environmental responsibility matters more than ever, and how purpose can drive real change. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gcJ43Mgp #CollegeToCorporate #EarthDay #Sustainability #YoungProfessionals #CareerGrowth #OrrFellowship

Our Indianapolis Orr Fellows headed down to Red River Gorge, KY for some much needed R&R, fresh air, and quality time together away from the office. Between the hikes, late night laughs, and bonding activities we had an absolute BLAST. Our chapter is feeling very grateful for this group and the moments that bring a little more balance to navigating life as a young professional. #springretreat #orrfellowship #indianapolis

🎉A warm welcome to our newest Indianapolis Orr Fellows! 🎉 We had an incredible time getting to know this year’s incoming cohort and officially welcoming them into the fellowship. From bowling and pickleball to exploring the Broad Ripple Farmers Market and connecting over coffee chats with current fellows, the weekend was full of energy, connection, and great conversations. We’re so excited to see what this group will accomplish. Huge shoutout to our onboarding coordinators Tally Seitz and Jack Kenny for bringing it all together and creating such a fun, memorable weekend. #OrrFellowship #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureLeaders #Indianapolis

Orr is proud to announce Mark and Karen Hill and our official Save the Date for the Signature Event on July 9, 2026. As our premier alumni gathering of the year, this distinguished evening will bring together the Orr community for meaningful conversation, renewed connections, and a celebration of our shared journey. Together, we will reflect on where Orr stands in 2026 and look ahead with excitement to the years to come. We look forward to an unforgettable night of reconnection, inspiration, and celebration with our valued alumni.