Corrie Conner Lapp

Corrie Lapp has been an integral part of The Mind Trust since its founding in 2006. As one of the founding members of the team, Corrie’s institutional context and extensive financial expertise have continuously aided in the organization’s impact. Prior to joining The Mind Trust, Corrie held various roles in education, including leading the Chicago Charter School Foundation and serving as Indianapolis Charter Schools’ Assistant Director during Mayor Bart Peterson’s administration. 

In her expanded capacity as Chief Financial Officer, Corrie will use her strategic mindset and fiscal acuity to develop and oversee the organization’s financial strategy, annual budget, financial controls, operations, and human resources. 

Corrie began her work with The Mind Trust in 2006 when David Harris launched the organization. From 2009 to 2017, she worked as a consultant for The Mind Trust and returned to the staff full-time in August 2017. As the staff member with the longest tenure, she has been an integral leader and is well-positioned to expand her impact further as we look to the future. In this new role, Corrie Lapp will give increased attention to strategic financial stewardship and The Mind Trust’s financial sustainability while continuing to oversee all aspects of our growing organization’s finance, operations, and HR functions. 

From 2003 to 2006, she served as the Indianapolis Charter Schools Assistant Director for Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson. As the Assistant Director, Corrie worked with David Harris, the Indianapolis Charter Schools Director, to implement the accountability system, develop oversight policies, and build the infrastructure of the Mayor’s charter schools initiative.

A graduate of DePauw University, Corrie worked with the Chicago Charter School Foundation from 2000 to 2002. Serving as Co-Executive Director from 2001-2002, Corrie oversaw many aspects of the organization, including finance and accounting, school facility acquisition and development, and compliance with the authorizer and the Illinois State Board of Education. Corrie lives in Carmel, IN, with her husband, John, and their four children.