Think: It’s all about perspective and using the humanities to understand context and other points of view.
Read: Everything and anything – from cereal boxes to the Federalist papers.
Talk: I love to facilitate and find ways to get others to share and connect.

About Keira
Keira Amstutz took the helm of Indiana Humanities in April, 2008, as president and CEO. A lawyer with experience in public policy and fund development, Keira is passionate about developing creative humanities programming that encourages Hoosiers to think, read, talk and connect.

Prior to joining the organization, Keira served as chief counsel and director of policy for the City of Indianapolis. She led the city’s successful Cultural Development Initiative, a public-private collaboration launched to elevate the city’s cultural profile.

Keira serves, or has served, on a variety of community boards including the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, Indy Hub, White River State Park, Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series Advisory Committee, Herron School of Art and Design Dean’s Advisory Council and Indianapolis Downtown, Inc. She has served on strategic committees for many community organizations and events including the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four.

A Hamilton, Ind., native, Keira graduated from DePauw University with a degree in political science and served as a fellow in the office of former Indiana governor Evan Bayh. She earned a J.D. from the Indiana University School of Law–Indianapolis and graduated from the Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series. In 2006 the Indianapolis Business Journal named her one of Indianapolis’ “40 under 40.”

Keira is married to Shawn Mulholland and has two daughters, Chase and Elise.