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Molly Dodge, senior vice president of workforce and careers at Ivy Tech Community College, has been named the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Dan Elsener Workforce Leader of the Year. The award was presented during the Indiana Workforce Summit, presented by Google and in partnership with the Indiana Workforce Alliance.
According to the provided release, in her role Dodge operates at every level of Indiana's talent development ecosystem. She connects employers with talent to grow, while creating opportunities for individuals to build careers and futures for themselves and their families.
“I’m truly honored to receive this recognition, especially an award named for Dan Elsener, whose leadership and passion for education and workforce development have made a lasting impact on Indiana,” Dodge said. “I’m grateful to the many colleagues and partners who share this commitment. Looking ahead, I’m excited about the opportunities to reimagine how education and workforce development can connect more Hoosiers to meaningful careers and help Indiana’s economy thrive.”
