About Avalon Talent Strategies LLC
Meet our founder & Principal
Meet Stephanie Bothun, a dynamic leader with a proven track record in education, workforce initiatives, and nonprofit excellence. Stephanie is driven by a singular passion: creating robust talent pipelines that pave the way for meaningful, high-quality job opportunities.
Transforming Workforce Development
With extensive experience collaborating with enterprise employers and educational institutions, Stephanie specializes in designing and scaling talent programs. From registered nurses to behavioral health clinicians, early childhood workers to life sciences technicians, she understands the critical roles these professions play in our communities. Her mission? To enhance access to fulfilling careers and build more ladders to opportunity for all.
Your Partner in Success
Are you looking to enhance your workforce initiatives and drive real outcomes for individuals, businesses, and the community? Stephanie brings not only expertise but also a genuine commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. Her approach is collaborative, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and engaged in the process.
Let’s work together to create pathways that empower individuals and strengthen communities. Reach out to Stephanie today to discover how her expertise can help your organization thrive!
Stephanie's professional experience
Stephanie has spent her career building strategy and implementing programs that lead to economic opportunity and mobility:
- Vice President and Cofounder of Ascend Indiana
- Director of Education Initiatives at the City of Indianapolis
- Analyst at Deloitte Consulting LLP
- 8th Grade Pre-algebra Teacher through Teach For America
Stephanie's civic experience
- The Oaks Academy Board, Member
- Early Learning Indiana Board, Secretary
- Nextech Indy Board, Member
- Marian Board of Visitors, Member
- Innopower Minority Business Conference Presenter and Panel Facilitator
- Rooted High School Indianapolis, Founding Board Chair
Avalon Talent Strategies Services
Strategy Development
Apprenticeship program & Policy Support
Strategy Development
Stephanie thrives on tackling complex problems and designing smart solutions to overcome her clients most difficult challenges
capacity building
Apprenticeship program & Policy Support
Strategy Development
Stephanie loves building organizational capacity alongside talented leaders. She can advise on strategy, program management, organizational development, staffing, culture, and change management.
Apprenticeship program & Policy Support
Apprenticeship program & Policy Support
Apprenticeship program & Policy Support
Providing expertise in designing, launching, and implementing apprenticeship (especially for youth!) and work-based learning programs and policies.