Coming together to make a difference.

Courtney McGann, Board President

Courtney grew up in Indiana and recently returned after spending over a decade in Georgia working for a small compliance lab as a project coordinator. Courtney spent the last seven years at home with her boys, and also served in a variety of roles on the board of their preschool. Courtney is a member of Grace Fishers church, serving in the children’s ministry on Sundays and hosting a small group in her home. It was through a friend in small group that Courtney learned about Allies and their mission to empower survivors. She served a year as the board secretary and continues to dedicate her time and energy to the mission and vision of Allies as Board President. Courtney now works for a local CPA firm as the operations manager, and enjoys hiking and reading in her free time.

Karen Maher, Board Vice President

Karen Maher has over 20 years of public service experience advocating for vulnerable populations. As an attorney, she has represented youth in child welfare proceedings, pursued the recovery of assets for exploited adults, and given legal advice to disadvantaged adults in crisis through a legal aid hotline. In the anti-trafficking field, Karen has presented countless trainings to community members and professionals, including law enforcement, healthcare, educators, and service providers, created tools to advance collaborative initiatives, and consulted for agencies around effective multidisciplinary coordination. Recently, she served as the Director of Anti-Trafficking Initiatives for the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking where she acted as the coordinator for IPATH, Indiana’s statewide taskforce.
Karen is currently the Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator at Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois. Her faith in Christ has given her a heart for justice and showing compassion to others. She is married with two college-age children and loves spending time with family.

Teri McVey, Board Secretary

Teri is currently the Kids Pastor at Grace Fishers and has been on staff there for seven years. She holds a degree in Elementary Education from Anderson University and has taught in the private sector over the years, ranging from preschool to 4th grade. One of her greatest joys is being a mother to three (almost grown) children, and a wife to her husband of over 26 years. As a board member, Teri brings a mix of willingness, compassion, and an eagerness to help Allies thrive. She has a heart for injustice and feels called to do her part by supporting and encouraging those on the front lines. When she’s not pouring into Grace Kids, you’ll often find her spending time with her family, lost in a good book, or soaking up the sunshine outdoors — preferably with a sweet tea in hand.

Zach Wild, Board Treasurer

Zach Wild is a new addition to the Allies board, bringing his professional expertise and a deep passion for the organization's mission. As a Workday Consultant based in Indianapolis, Zach excels at helping people find solutions and achieve their goals—a skill set he is eager to apply to his work with Allies. He was compelled to join the board to support the organization's crucial work of defending victims of sex trafficking in his own community, a cause he feels is a calling. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing and playing card games.

Jeremiah Hamman, Board Member