The City of Evansville has announced a new director of Community Affairs and Special Projects. WNIN’s John Gibson has more:
The mayor’s office says Ariah Leary will fill the position starting next week.
Leary is an Evansville native who graduated from Indiana State University, where she majored in Public Health.
She joins the mayor’s office from the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, where she served as Director of 21st Century Programs.
Leary is also the assistant treasurer for the Evansville Branch of the NAACP and has taken part in beauty pageants.
She was the 2nd runner-up for Miss Indiana USA in 2023.
Mayor Terry’s office describes Leary as a proud mentor and child advocate.