One voice. many impacts.

The purpose of the Member Orientation is for new, existing, and prospective members to learn about our Chamber, how they can engage, utilize their benefits, and make connections.

If you have just joined the Chamber, have new staff that want to get involved or just need a refresher, we look forward to getting to know you better.

At the Member Orientation, you'll not only learn more about what the OneZone Chamber can do for your business, but also have the chance to meet our staff and begin building your Chamber network.

Vanessa Green Sinders, President and CEO-Elect of the Indiana Chamber

Vanessa joined the Indiana Chamber on October 16 as president and CEO-elect; she assumes her full role on January 5, 2024, upon current leader Kevin Brinegar’s retirement.
After 20 years in Washington D.C. at the center of politics and power, Vanessa moved “home” to Indianapolis with her husband, a Clay County native, and their two sons. She founded Green Sinders Consulting, a woman-led firm offering strategic advice, project execution and crisis management, and leadership development and coaching services to clients.

Previously, Vanessa served as senior vice president for government affairs at Charter Communications/Spectrum, a Fortune 100 cable and broadband company. She was responsible for directing the company’s strategic policy and political engagement with Congress and the White House, as well as managing a seven-person internal team and 15 external consulting firms.

Vanessa came to Charter after a four-year stint as senior vice president and department head for government affairs at the American Hotel & Lodging Association. In that capacity, she oversaw the association’s advocacy work at the federal, state and local levels, and managed the 10-person government affairs team.

Vanessa’s political and policy roots run deep. For a decade, earlier in her career, she held high-profile positions on Capitol Hill, including chief of staff for then-U.S. Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts and policy director for former U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire. Additionally, she was chief of staff for the “Campaign to Fix the Debt,” a nonpartisan issue-based coalition advocating for better national fiscal policies. There, she oversaw the implementation of the campaign’s strategy and directed the activities for its 45-person staff.

Vanessa received a bachelor’s degree in government with a minor in economics from Dartmouth College.

Northern Hamilton County Chamber members, Westfield Chamber, and HCLA alumnae are invited to join at member rate.