Ephraim Palmero

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Join date: Apr 15, 2026

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Ephraim Palmero, MSCID, is an Indianapolis-based community leader and nonprofit professional with the Rural LISC business development network, recognized as an advocate for inclusive community development, honored as an Indianapolis Business Journal’s "20 in Their Twenties," and a 2024 ELEVATE Nonprofit Employee of the Year finalist.

He holds leadership roles on various boards, including the Immigrant Welcome Center and APAPA, focusing on civic engagement, health equity, and cultural preservation. As an alumnus of Andrews University with international humanitarian experience, he is committed to local community transformation through strategic collaboration.

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Apr 17, 2026 ∙ 7 min

Cultivating Influence: Sustained Civic Engagement for Asian Americans

When I made the decision to relocate to Indianapolis in the summer of 2021, I arrived with a mix of focused determination and an eager, open curiosity about what the city held for me. It was the quintessential fresh start. Much like countless others who arrive in a new landscape, my immediate, primary focus was directed toward establishing and building my professional career and, perhaps more abstractly, discovering where I truly fit within this new community. I threw myself into my work,...