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By Sue Loughlin Tribune-Star

Katie Lugar credits her mom, Robyn, with instilling in her the social work values that guide her life and work — how to treat people with dignity, be an advocate and create change when change is necessary.

Lugar, recognized with a 12 under 40 award, has been both a strong advocate and a changemaker in her many endeavors, both at Indiana State University where she works and in the community.

Currently, the 29-year-old is ISU’s director of multicultural services and programs, where she works with specific student populations including international, Hispanic-Latino, LGBTQ+ and women.

Off campus, she was a founding board member of the Pride Center of Terre Haute, later became its vice president for strategic initiatives and partnerships and now serves as interim co-president.