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About Us

Investing in Our Community

We serve our community by investing in our community. All of the resources that we need to build our community comes from within the community. 

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Our Story

With over 30 years of experience in community-based programming in Central Indiana, the Center for Health & Social Science Development (HSD) and its personnel has been a trusted catalyst for positive change in our urban communities. Rooted in our mission to provide quality, culturally relevant services, we are dedicated to fostering the holistic development of individuals—from infants to centenarians—and organizations. Our commitment to promoting equity and inclusivity drives our efforts to ensure that all initiatives are tailored to the unique cultural contexts of the communities we serve.

Meet The Team

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John Foster, Jr. 

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Founder & CEO

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Michael Durrett Sr, MS Ed.

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Founder & COO

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Chandra Orr

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Executive Manager 

Our Members

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