
Meet the 2026 Class of CREA Scholars.
CREA Foundation is committed to providing scholarships, resources and multi-faceted programming to young adults to overcome barriers to success, extend educational opportunities, and assist in obtaining a college degree. Through the continued generosity of donors and unmatched support of our partners at IU Indianapolis, our distinctive CREA Scholars Program is built upon a cohort model that includes wraparound services to further bolster student success. Our mission is to help and empower students in crossing the finish line by creating impactful educational and developmental opportunities.
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Learn more about the impressive and motivated inaugural class of ten CREA Scholars below!
Meet the IU Indy Scholars & Staff

Daawan Baker
Cybersecurity

Raniya Knuckles
Business (Accoutning & Finance)

Makaela Watkins
Exercise Science

Danielle McMillin
Program Director, Norman Brown Leadership Scholars Program

Gracie Boles
Psychology

Amy De Leon
Dental Hygiene

Kamya Williama
Journalism

Amaree Conley
Psychology

Alex Magallanes
Business (Finance & Real Estate)

Dr. Eric D. Williams
Senior Executive Director of Educational Equity Programs (EEP)

D'jhanea Joyce
Social Work

Nomar Reyes
New Media

Frances Brooks, CFRE
Executive Director of Development, Campus-Wide Initiatives

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