Emily Venderley is the Partnership Director at Fort Wayne Newspapers, where she brings 15+ years of event experience to community partnerships and marketing initiatives. A Purdue grad who’s called Fort Wayne home since childhood, Emily is raising two young kids with her husband—plus two dogs who keep things lively. When she’s not chasing toddlers, she’s cooking, tackling ambitious DIY projects, or rewatching Friends like it’s a full-time job. Though her dance résumé peaks at “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” Emily is excited to step onto the dance floor for Easterseals Northeast Indiana—proof that sometimes the best moves come from saying yes.

Mark has been a valued member of the L & H Stamping team for 7 years, but his connection to Easterseals Northeast Indiana goes even further back—he’s been a client since 2009, and his aunt is a dedicated member of the organization. Outside of work, Mark enjoys bowling, spending time with friends, and indulging in his love of movies, music, and, of course, dancing. Mark's dance journey began at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, where he learned the rhythm and grace that he now brings to the stage. His participation in this event combines his passion for dance with his support for a cause close to his heart. When asked what he enjoys most about the event, Mark shares that it’s not just the dancing—he also loves the chance to dress up and get into the spirit of the evening.