Our Leadership
Staff
Executive Director
grace.kestler@thearcbc.org
Director of Development
Grace Kestler
Grace is a lifelong Columbus resident who joined The Arc in 2020. She has been engaged with disability advocacy her entire life. She holds a Masters in Conflict Studies with a focus on disability inclusion cross culturally.
“I’m excited to grow our resources and networks for people with disabilities in our community. It’s important that we support and collaborate with the wonderful organizations providing direct services.”
Laura Moses-Wadsworth
Laura J. Moses-Wadsworth is the Development Director of The Arc of Bartholomew County. A native of Columbus Indiana, she has over 25 years of experience in small business, manufacturing, and Nonprofit management. Laura is an MBA student in the IU Columbus 2025 cohort. Her bachelor’s degree is from IU Columbus.
Laura enjoys the outdoors, daily walks with their dog Moses, and loves cycling, reading, entertaining, decorating, spending time with family, and collecting antiques.
Laura believes in “meeting people where they are,” community, building relationships, and giving back! Laura looks forward to opportunities to build relationships, and increase awareness and support for individuals with IDD, and their families/caregivers!
Office Manager
David A. Walby
David Walby is a Fall 2023 graduate of Indiana University with a B.A. in English. He is a lifelong resident of Columbus, Indiana. He has a passion for creative endeavors and is a publish writer, artist, and poet. He seeks to improve himself and the world around him as much as he can through his words and creative works.
His family has been involved in disability advocacy for three generations and David finds it a privilege to be able to work for The Arc and continue that legacy of helping others. One step at a time we can improve ourselves, our society, and pace towards perfection.
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