Jonathan D. Ray, known as Jonny, has been at the helm of Urban Hope Indy since 2015, bringing over 35 years of nonprofit leadership experience in Indianapolis. With expertise in managing multimillion-dollar budgets and driving strategic solutions, Jonny’s servant leadership approach fosters teamwork, innovation, and continuous growth.
Born into humble beginnings, Jonny’s early life taught him the value of relationships and a deep desire to serve others. He credits his success to faith and the extraordinary support of ordinary people who believed in him. Jonny holds degrees in Management, Finance, and an MBA, and alongside his wife Linda, an RN, he remains passionate about creating lasting change. They are proud parents of two daughters, Danielle and Hannah, who also dedicate their lives to serving others.
Gabe, our in-house strategist, facilitates communications, programs, community partnerships at Urban Hope Indy — bridging one-to-one mentorship with community-centered initiatives. A former collegiate point guard and graduate of New Mexico Military Institute, he went on to play Division I basketball at St. Francis College Brooklyn before completing his undergraduate in psychology and philosophy at Indiana University, where he was also part of the IU Men’s Basketball program.
Gabe has over a decade of experience holistically training and mentoring basketball players — from youth through the professional level — along with several years coaching at the collegiate level. Since 2021, he has served the Hoop Bus, a basketball and community-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit, as a strategic advisor, facilitator, and producer, helping refine operations and leading both national tours and community activations across the U.S.
As a multi-faceted coach and strategist, Gabe believes education is the cornerstone of personal freedom and community transformation — and that being the change begins with simply being who you needed.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and social services, Hannah Ray is dedicated to empowering youth and building strong mentor relationships. Her expertise spans trauma-informed care, strengths-based approaches, and designing impactful programs for diverse communities, from rural areas to urban centers.
Hannah’s work has taken her across the globe, leading mental health and relief projects in Haiti, Iraq, and India. At Urban Hope Indy, she spearheads mentor recruitment and program development, leveraging her storytelling skills to inspire action and grow a thriving online platform of over 50,000 followers. Passionate about making a difference, Hannah collaborates with community leaders, nonprofits, and churches to ensure success for youth and mentors alike.
Coming from small-town Kansas, Logan spent much of his early childhood on the move, following his dad’s tennis coaching career and rarely staying at one elementary school for more than a year. When his family finally settled, his summers were shaped by long days hitting tennis balls under the hot sun or laboring on the family farm. A former political campaign fundraiser, he has worked on races spanning from local city council to congressional setting several records in the 2022 and 2024 cycle. Logan’s passion for public service was sparked by his Grandma Pat, who taught him the importance of standing up for what's right, especially when it comes to helping the underprivileged. These days, he brings that same fire to building support for other Midwest youth who deserve the chance to thrive.
