Adairius J. Gardner, Vice Chair
Appointed by the Mayor in August 2018

Adairius J. Gardner is Director of Government Affairs for Indiana University Health. Prior to his current role, Gardner worked as a development officer for Methodist Health Foundation. He also worked as Political Director for former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel, as Communications Director for former Indianapolis Congresswoman Julia Carson, and as Finance Director for the committee to re-elect former Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. Gardner is also a board member of Downtown Indy, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce’s Develop Indy, Marian University Board of Visitors for the School of Education, and Tourism Tomorrow. Gardner holds a BA in Education from Marion University and a CFRE in fundraising management from Lilly School of Philanthropy.