Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association
Unity in Diversity.
About
The Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association (MFCNA) is a non-profit organization made up of Mapleton-Fall Creek neighbors and community members joining together to help grow & sustain a safe, diverse, and friendly community.
Our boundaries are the triangle between 38th Street to the North, Fall Creek Parkway to the East, Meridian to the South and West.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors are the representatives of MFCNA and are voted into leadership positions by other members of the Association. The Board is responsible for using neighborhood funds to carry out the activities of the Association, including events that build community and promote safety within the neighborhood. At each monthly meeting, the Board reports on all major activities that are completed, in progress of completion, or are planning to be completed. You can contact the board by emailing them.
The current MFCNA Board of Directors (Ordered by office and tenure)
Andres Limon, President | email
KT White, Vice President of Neighborhood Affairs
Joel Reichenbach, Vice President of Environmental Affairs
Amanda Kearns, Treasurer
Samantha Guerin
Ryan McDuffee
Dionte Jackson
Rachel Dickerson
Patrick Behrens
Erick Dungus
Nathaniel Martin Nelson
Meet the Board!
We have an amazing team of Mableton Fall Creek neighbors committed to serving and leading our community. Each board member was given the option to share a little bit about themselves and what they hope for and love about our community. Meet our amazing team below!
Andres Limon
President
How Long Have you Lived in the MFC community? 6 Years
Do you Sent or own your home? Homeowner
Areas of interest, work, or support within MFCNA
Volunteering & Neighborhood Advocacy- I tithe my time in community efforts either lead directly or indirectly in support our community growth. I see examples of these volunteering through orchestrating community engagement such as during the Monumental Run, volunteering through Keep Indianapolis Beautiful or neighborhood projects, and handing out community tickets/information and talking about our neighborhood door to door to those who may not have the time or availability to be at our meetings.
One thing you would like to see in the neighborhood
Development. I would like to see development that spurs economic growth and increases our community homeowners' long term investments on their greatest asset. (Home Value)
One thing you appreciate or enjoy about the neighborhood
I enjoy the ease of access to trails, parks, and ease of walkability to neighboring communities. I enjoy our community partners' engagement.
KT White
Vice President of Neighborhood Affairs
How Long Have you Lived in the MFC community? 2 Years
Do you Rent or own your home? Renter
Areas of interest, work, or support within MFCNA - My areas of interest vary, though I am deeply passionate about our community and the dignity of everyone who lives here. I spend a lot of my time engaged in different ways throughout Mapleton–Fall Creek — serving our unhoused neighbors, being involved in neighborhood advocacy, and helping build partnerships that bring people and resources together.
I help coordinate and run a Day Program that supports our unhoused community members, where we focus on connection, meeting basic needs, and helping people navigate resources. I’m also currently working with Phillips Temple Church on a mental health initiative, where we’re exploring ways faith communities and neighbors can come together to better support mental health in our community.
Beyond the neighborhood, I spend time connecting with organizations and community leaders across the state, helping build stronger ecosystems of collaboration so we can learn from each other and work together to support our neighbors more effectively. At the heart of it all, I really believe in listening to people, building relationships, and creating spaces where everyone feels like they belong and have a voice in the future of our community.
One thing you would like to see in the neighborhood - One thing I would love to see continue to grow in our neighborhood is deeper connection and collaboration among neighbors. Mapleton–Fall Creek has a strong history and many passionate residents, and I believe when we create more opportunities for people to come together - whether through community gatherings, shared projects, or neighborhood initiatives - we strengthen our collective ability to care for one another and address challenges together.
One thing you appreciate or enjoy about the neighborhood - One of the things I appreciate most about Mapleton–Fall Creek is the diversity of people and the true humanity you get to witness here. Our neighborhood brings together people from many different backgrounds, life experiences, and walks of life, and there is something really powerful about sharing space and community with one another in that way. It creates opportunities to learn from each other, care for one another, and see the full spectrum of what it means to be human. Being part of a neighborhood that holds that kind of diversity and connection is something that makes Mapleton–Fall Creek truly special.
Joel Reichenbach
Vice President of Environmental Affairs
How Long Have you Lived in the MFC community? 5 Years
Do you Rent or own your home? Homeowner
Areas of interest, work, or support within MFCNA - Joel is on the pastoral team at Trinity Church in Broad Ripple and works to organize and empower communities throughout the city to build the Indianapolis we all deserve. Joel and his wife love to visit our nearby museums, ride their bikes on the Monon Trail and Fall Creek Greenway, and chat with neighbors while picking up trash during walks with their dog, Violet, through East Fall Creek.
One thing you would like to see in the neighborhood - I would like to see a public park/gathering space east of College Ave.
One thing you appreciate or enjoy about the neighborhoodI love that MFC is so welcoming and supportive of one another.
Amanda Kerns
Treasurer
I’m Amanda Kerns. I’ve lived in Center Township since 2009, and in 2012 my husband, Chris, and I bought our home in the 2900 block of Mapleton-Fall Creek, where we’ve been homeowners ever since. Over time, this neighborhood has become more than just the place we live, it’s the community we’ve built our life around, through our neighbors, our schools, and the strong relationships we have created since planting roots here.
We’ve loved raising our kids in Mapleton-Fall Creek because so much of what makes a strong neighborhood is here from the schools, parks, and programs that keep kids active, learning, and connected, to the people that lead and participate in these spaces. We spend a lot of time in our local parks and take advantage of the neighborhood’s summer opportunities and family staples like Freewheelin, the Children’s Museum, and Newfields. We are also involved in local activities through TAB rec sports and Iibada Dance Company. And when there’s a neighborhood clean-up or community effort happening, we try to show up. This neighborhood has given our family a lot, and we want to be part of keeping it strong.
I’m proud to have been part of the resident-led effort to help get Mari Park (formerly “the Park on Park”) officially named and to build momentum toward improvements and renovation through Parks & Rec grants. That experience reinforced what I love about Mapleton-Fall Creek: when people come together with a shared goal, we can make real progress, and positive changes that strengthen the neighborhood without losing what makes it special.
Looking ahead, one thing I would love to see is continued investment in our public spaces and neighborhood corridors in a way that supports residents first. Focusing on safety, walkability, and well-maintained parks. What I appreciate most about Mapleton-Fall Creek is that it feels like a true community: people care, neighbors show up, and progress happens when we work together with respect.
At the end of the day, I want to be the kind of board member and neighbor who listens, communicates clearly, and helps move Mapleton-Fall Creek forward with care, integrity, and respect for the people who call it home.
Diontè Jackson
Director
I am Diontè Jackson. I am a homeowner within Mapleton-Fallcreek neighborhood and have lived here for over 11 years.
Areas of interest, work, or support within MFCNA - I personally love volunteering. Having a background in finance, any chance I have to give back to different communities or organizations that affect positive change, brings me joy. Outside of volunteering, a love hiking and the art and culture events around indianapolis.
One thing you would like to see in the neighborhood - I would love to see more neighborhood events bringing together different parts of this community. I would also like to see more restaurants and commercial businesses.
One thing you appreciate or enjoy about the neighborhood - I truly appreciate the sense of care that the tenured homeowners have regarding our neighborhood and how they have been welcoming and helpful to the newer neighbors.
Rachel Dickerson
Director
My name is Rachel Dickerson, and I am a homeowner who has proudly called Mapleton-Fall Creek home for the past 10 years. I am currently serving my second term on the MFCNA Board and am passionate about creating community engagement opportunities, neighborhood events, and initiatives that support our neighbors. Over the years, I have hosted community gatherings, participated in neighborhood clean-ups, supported community garden initiatives, and engaged at IPS #60 when my children used to attend. In my professional role as Executive Director of Midtown Indy, Inc., I work to support Mapleton-Fall Creek and the broader Midtown region through initiatives focused on housing, safety, food access, and community connectedness.
I would love to see continued opportunities for neighbors to connect through events, shared spaces, and community-driven initiatives. I also look forward to bringing more arts and beautification initiatives to the neighborhood. I truly appreciate the diversity of Mapleton-Fall Creek, its strong sense of community, and the amenities that make it such a welcoming and conveniently located place to live.
Patrick Behrens
Director
My fiancée and I moved to the neighborhood in Nov 2023. We are homeowners.
Areas of interest, work, or support within MFCNA - I am interested in making our neighborhood safer, both from gun violence as well as slowing traffic down that passes through our neighborhood. Setting up community events would be good to get people involved with the neighborhood. It would be great to see more neighbors showing up to the monthly meetings.
One thing you would like to see in the neighborhood - I would like to see a local grocery option (not dollar stores!) and maybe a 4-way stop sign on 32nd and Central.
One thing you appreciate or enjoy about the neighborhood - I like that the neighborhood is somewhat walkable and there are nearby playgrounds for our daughter. Also the Children’s Museum and Fairgrounds.
Nathanael Martin-Nelson
Director
How long you have lived in the MFC community - Since 2024
Renter or Homeowner - Homeowner
Areas of interest, work, or support within MFCNA - How we design and build our neighborhood will have tangible impacts beyond the end of this century. I am involved with the Land Use Committee because I feel it is a fantastic way to make a long term impact on the affordability, sustainability, resilience, and safety of our neighborhood.
One thing you would like to see in the neighborhood - More homes! Building more homes will strengthen our neighborhood. More homes increase affordable housing options which has huge positive impacts on the neighbors living there and the community. More homes means more demand for the amenities we would like to see in the neighborhood like grocery stores, restaurants, medical care, and recreation.
One thing you appreciate or enjoy about the neighborhood - Affordability - Mapleton-Fall Creek is a great place to pursue a dream, whether it is to raise a family, build a career, or have a great retirement because it is affordable and accessible.
History
The Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood is one of the older neighborhoods, established in 1843. View a PDF of the neighborhood’s history.
Historical photos