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Steven Stolen is a radio show host for WFYI, an educator, a nonprofit leader, and an activist from Indianapolis.[ citation needed] In 2014, Stolen and his husband, Rob MacPherson, joined an ACLU law suit to challenge Indiana's law against same-sex marriage. [1] [2]

Career

Stolen worked as a professor of music at Butler University in 1990s. After earning promotion and tenure, Stolen moved to an administrative and fund raising position at the university. This work established Stolen's reputation in the community as a nonprofit leader. Following his work at Butler, Stolen acquired positions as director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir and then of the Indiana Repertory Theatre, a position he held from 2006 to 2013. The following year he began a one year term as a regional director of a charter school network, Rocketship Education. In 2015 he became the vice president of corporate advancement for the Indy Chamber. [3]

Stolen was hired as the CEO of the Indianapolis Human Society on June 1, 2017. He was fired from role a year later. [4]

In addition to his work as a nonprofit leader he has hosted a radio shows for WFYI, including Opera Matinee and Stolen Moments. [3]

Personal life

Stolen married his husband, Rob MacPherson, in California in 2008. They have a daughter. [2]

Stolen is a baseball fan. [3]

References

  1. ^ Heckert, Amanda (2015-06-09). "Something Old, Something New: Same-Sex Marriage in Indiana". Indianapolis Monthly. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  2. ^ a b "Rob MacPherson and Steven Stolen". American Civil Liberties Union. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  3. ^ a b c "Indy Chamber creates new position to harness Steven Stolen's diverse talents". Indianapolis Business Journal. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  4. ^ Ryckaert, Vic. "Indianapolis Humane Society fires CEO Steven Stolen". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2024-06-26.