The American Red Cross Indiana Region has named Laken Sisko (MPA) as its new Chief Development Officer.

Sisko will step into her new position on February 5 and will be responsible for leading the Indiana Region’s Fundraising team and developing and implementing strategies to grow the donor base.

Prior to joining the Red Cross, Sisko served as President of The Sisko Group. She is a fundraising professional with more than 18 years of experience, who brings a wealth of expertise in leading and advising multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns statewide.

"We are thrilled to welcome Laken to the American Red Cross team. Laken's proven leadership and success in statewide fundraising will undoubtedly strengthen our ability to deliver aid, support communities, and fulfill our mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering," said Terry Stigdon, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross Indiana Region.

Sisko is recognized as a trailblazer in the field of fundraising, having raised funds for a vast portfolio of high-profile clients. Joining the American Red Cross reflects her commitment to humanitarian causes and a desire to contribute to the organization's lifesaving mission.

"I am honored to join the American Red Cross, an organization that has a profound impact on communities in times of need. I look forward to leveraging my statewide fundraising experience to support and advance the critical humanitarian work carried out by the American Red Cross.”

Sisko holds a Master of Public Affairs in Non-Profit Management and Fund Development and a bachelor’s degree in Business and International Studies from Indiana University.

About the American Red Cross Indiana Region:  
 The American Red Cross of Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people in 104 counties in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio through its six chapters: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Greater Indianapolis (Regional Headquarters). The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us at Redcross.org/Indiana or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @indianaredcross.