INDIANA GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES - Key Persons
Amber Poff is an Honors Graduate from Bethel College with a B.A. in Pre-art Therapy and graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2013. Upon graduation, Amber took on the role of Guardianship Coordinator for Michiana Resources, Inc's. Adult Advocacy in 2014, taking over services for the LaPorte County Council on Aging. Amber has restructured the program to run efficiently while simultaneously obtaining grants for the program on both the state and federal levels.
Jessica Metros is a native to Northwest Indiana. She earned her undergraduate degrees from Purdue University. Jessica has extensive experience in public service, senior long-term care, medical management, and marketing.
As the coordinator, Jessica is intricately involved in public speaking and increasing our volunteer base while implementing specific communication infrastructure with direct end processes.
Kayla Shifley is 2021 Graduate from Indiana University Northwest with a Masters in Social Work and graduated from Purdue Northwest in 2017. Upon graduating from Purdue, Kayla joined the IGS team after serving as a guardian since 2016 as a social work intern.
Kayla is a Licensed Social Worker who has worked with individuals with dementia and intellectual & developmental disabilities over the last five years to enhance quality of life and assist clients in maximizing their rights toward self-determination. Kayla is passionate about elder care issues and brings great energy and a positive attitude to our program. She is well versed in ethical models for both social workers and professional guardians.