By Theda Parker—
MUNCIE, IN—JobSource is proud to announce the appointment of Ashley Soldaat as the new director of Muncie Scholar House. With deep roots in the Muncie community, extensive leadership experience, and a longstanding commitment to serving the region’s most vulnerable families, Soldaat brings a powerful vision and proven expertise to the role.
“I am honored to step into the role of director at Muncie ScholarHouse,” said Soldaat. “Supporting vulnerable families has always been at the heart of my work, and I’m excited to continue that mission in a new way by empowering student parents to achieve their educational goals while building a stable, nurturing future for their children. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated team to continue fostering a community of resilience, growth, and success.”
Heartland Scholar House opened its Muncie campus in May of 2024, thanks in part to a partnership with Ball State University. Currently serving 31 families, the early success of the program has been made possible by the support of local foundations and community partners such as Ball Brothers Foundation, George and Frances Ball Foundation, Thrive Credit Union, CenterPoint Energy Foundation, First Merchants Bank, and The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County.
“In her new role, Soldaat will lead the implementation of high-quality services, cultivate community partnerships, and support program development at Muncie Scholar House. Now entering its second year ofoperation, the program is poised for growth under her experienced leadership. “We are thrilled to have her on our team,” said Briana Price, Heartland Scholar House Executive Director.
About Muncie Scholar House
Muncie Scholar House is a two-generation program that provides student family housing, academic coaching, and wraparound support for single-parent households pursuing higher education. By removing barriers to stability and opportunity, the program helps families build permanent self-sufficiency and generational success, transforming the statewide graduation rate for single moms from 1.7% to 88.6%. The program is operated by JobSource and works in partnership with local colleges, nonprofits, and community stakeholders.
Theda Parker is Development Director at JobSource
