About One Warsaw
One Warsaw is a registered 501 c (3) Nonprofit Organization comprised of a group of individuals that really care about celebrating all and know that we have to take action within our community to make a difference.
Our goal is to connect and share ideas, events and diversity initiatives in our community. We have a main event once a year downtown Warsaw with a bunch of organizations who do good things in the area to show inclusion and bring everyone together. Our committee and volunteers are currently working on some smaller events with organizations to support, educate, and celebrate all.
Meet Our Board of Directors
The One Warsaw Board of Directors is a team of community leaders passionate about inclusion of the diversity in Kosciusko County.
Travis McConnell
Travis was born and raised in northeast Indiana. The oldest of nine, he was the first in his family to go to college and then went on to law school, now having a multi-state personal injury law practice in Indiana and Florida. He and his family have called Warsaw home since 2015. Travis is an vibrant and active member of our community previously serving on multiple community boards. He currently serves on the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Merit Board and is the current President of One Warsaw.
Heather Lardino
Shari Benyousky
Sara McNeal Strahan
Sara McNeal Strahan works with the St Joseph Prosecutor’s Office in South bend and is an Adult Protection Investigator for Kosciusko and Marshall County. She has a deep passion for senior and developmental disabilities. Sara has worked for 10 years in mental health and is versed in a variety of mental health services aspects. Sara’s working-class background and experience through education has given her a deep understanding and connection to residents in her community. She serves on the Beaman Home and One Warsaw Board and has led initiatives with Juneteenth and People of Change.
Jama Brown
Jama lives in the lakes area with her sons and spouse. Jama sits on the board of Todo Juntos, League of Women Voters, WISE, as well as ONE Warsaw. She believes that diversity is an asset, and inclusion is a strength. Warsaw and our communities are made better because of the people we live next to, work with, coach with and pray with. Making all feel welcome and included makes our community richer, and better.
Lyle Schrock
Lyle Schrock grew up on a farm outside of New Paris, IN. He has worked in a variety of industries and trades including several RV factories and a metal fabrication shop. Lyle started The Lab in 2016 and located to Downtown Warsaw in 2017. The Lab creates smiles all day helping people with their electronics. He has served on the steering committee of YAP over the past few years including being voted YAP Of The Year for 2018. With being raised in a different culture he has seen the need to be kind and understanding of all people. He says “We do not have to agree but we can respect them for their perspective and thoughts.”
Suzette Clayton
Suzette Clayton grew up in Michigan. She has spent 30+ years working in the field of Education. As a new resident to Kosciusko County, she is looking forward to learning the history of this part of the state, as well as the county. ONE Warsaw offers her the opportunity to assimilate, working to create a community which welcomes all. Communities are stronger when they motivate and inspires others to participate, be kind, helpful and inclusive
Rachel Van Nostrand
Natasha Hernandez
Anna Coello
Kristen Hale
Daniel Coello
Jonna Watson
Noe Saldivar