Kyra Harvey
Plainfield,IN
Summary
Experienced community organizer with a strong background in grassroots mobilization, strategic planning, and community engagement. Known for building trusted relationships, leading with integrity, and moving projects forward efficiently. Brings a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to organizing work, with a deep commitment to equity, justice, and long-term systems change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Indiana Engagement Coordinator
All-Options
Indianapolis, IN
06.2023 - Current
- Lead outreach and engagement efforts to support abortion access and reproductive justice in Indiana.
- Manage the Hoosier Abortion Fund, coordinating assistance and partnerships with local clinics and organizations.
- Recruit, train, and retain volunteers, ensuring effective participation in community programs.
- Develop and implement strategies for community engagement, fundraising, and program expansion.
- Navigate funding challenges in a restricted legal environment while ensuring clients receive necessary support.
Tenant Advocate
OPHS
Indianapolis, IN
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Support tenants facing eviction by providing legal information, explaining court procedures, and connecting them with legal aid and housing resources.
- Collaborate directly with attorneys, judges, and court staff to help tenants understand their rights and navigate the eviction process with dignity and clarity.
- Assist clients in completing legal paperwork, collecting necessary documentation, and preparing for hearings to improve outcomes and reduce housing instability.
- Maintain accurate records of cases, resource referrals, and court appearances to support organizational reporting and identify systemic trends.
- Offer trauma-informed and nonjudgmental support to clients in crisis, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the process.
Bail Disruptor
The Bail Project
Indianapolis, IN
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided bail assistance to individuals unable to afford pretrial release, helping reduce unnecessary incarceration and supporting more equitable justice outcomes.
- Conducted client interviews and connected individuals to housing, healthcare, employment services, and other essential resources.
- Collaborated with public defenders to ensure clients received appropriate legal representation and support throughout the pretrial process.
- Tracked case outcomes to identify trends and advocate for changes in bail practices and criminal justice policies.
- Assisted individuals navigating reentry, including those on sex offender registries, by helping them overcome housing barriers and access reentry services.
Director of Community Engagement
No Questions Ask Food Pantry
Indianapolis, IN
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Launched and led a grassroots, volunteer-powered food pantry providing free, stigma-free access to groceries and basic necessities for hundreds of families in underserved Indianapolis neighborhoods.
- Coordinated weekly food distributions, sourced donations, and built relationships with local farmers, mutual aid networks, and community partners to maintain consistent and culturally relevant offerings.
- Recruited and trained a rotating team of 20+ volunteers, focusing on sustainability, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction principles.
- Developed outreach strategies that prioritized impacted communities, including BIPOC, unhoused individuals, and those without transportation or documentation.
- Created systems for tracking distribution and community needs without requiring ID, income verification, or intake paperwork—upholding the pantry’s core values of dignity, autonomy, and trust.
- Played a key role in community organizing efforts that intersected with the pantry’s work, including housing justice campaigns and COVID-19 mutual aid support.
Education
Bachelor - Criminal Justice
IU INDIANAPOLIS
05-2026
High School Diploma -
NORTH CENTRAL HS
05-2009
Skills
- Community Organizing & Advocacy
- Program Management & Coordination
- Grant Writing & Fundraising
- Volunteer Recruitment & Training
- Policy & Legal System Navigation
- Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Building
Community Service
- Co-founder, Indy10 Black Lives Matter, Leading efforts in racial and social justice advocacy.
- Active member, Domestic Violence Network, Supporting survivors and advocating for policy changes.
Timeline
Indiana Engagement Coordinator
All-Options
06.2023 - Current
Tenant Advocate
OPHS
10.2018 - 10.2021
Bail Disruptor
The Bail Project
10.2018 - 10.2021
Director of Community Engagement
No Questions Ask Food Pantry
08.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor - Criminal Justice
IU INDIANAPOLIS
High School Diploma -
NORTH CENTRAL HS