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Indy Hostel
4903 Winthrop Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46205, USA
(317) 727-1696

Meet the Indy Hostel Crew

Doug & Jacq: The Managers

Doug and Jacq just moved back to the United States in late April 2013 from Little Corn Island, Nicaragua where they were managing an eco-lodge. They both met and studied at Temple University in Philadelphia, at the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management and will be continuing their passion of hospitality at Indy Hostel.

Both lovers of music, nature, and traveling, Doug and Jacq look forward to bringing their experience to the hostel and discovering Indianapolis! If you have any questions about them, just ask- they live on property and are around for card games, communal dinners, conversation, and bike rides on the Monon-trail.

Nikki, Luke, & Anna: The Staff (aka Awesome Workers)

  • Nikki

Nikki joined the Indy Hostel crew in August 2012. She's our most extensive traveler having visited 16 countries and has 45 stamps in her passport! She’s stayed in hostels all over the world and loves chatting with other travelers! In the past year she’s visited many European Countries (Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, England, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, and Hungary), in addition a few places in the states, (San Francisco, CA, Big Sky, MT, and Palm Desert, CA [for Coachella!!!])! Her goal is to see 500 of the places featured in 1000 Places to See before You Die ! She was born in San Francisco, CA and was raised in Indiana. By day, she works for IU School of Medicine. She works on Friday nights so stop by and say hello! Check out her travel blog on our website: http://www.indyhostel.us/blogs/nikki-jamie-s-adventures.htm

Luke: Coming Soon!

  • Anna

Anna joined the Indy Hostel staff in April 2012. She was born in Indianapolis and has lived in Indiana most of her life. She’s currently a senior at Ball State University in Muncie, double majoring in French and Geography with a concentration in travel and tourism. She has spent some time abroad and was struck with wanderlust, she loves talking and hearing the unique stories that other travelers have to tell! Though she doesn’t have any exact plans for graduation, she hopes to spend a great deal of her time travelling in the future. We don't see her as much now that she is mainly at our new Bed & Breakfast, Prairie Guest House, but you will see her from time to time!

Emma: Social Media & Marketing

  • Emma Meet us Pic

Emma is a native Hoosier and a travel enthusiast. She graduated with a degree in Travel and Tourism from Ball State University and has traveled throughout Europe, to Peru, and to many states in the US. She joined the Indy Hostel team in July of 2011 as the part time Social Media and Marketing Manager. She also works full time at a visitors bureau in central Indiana. Be sure to follow the Indy Hostel on Facebook and Twitter to see what Emma's saying about the happenings at the hostel!

Justin, Lauren, Jackelyn, & Alexis: The Interns

My name is Justin Parmelee and I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and have lived here my whole life. I am currently a senior at Ball State University double majoring in Travel & Tourism and Meteorology. I enjoy meeting new people, whether it’s locally or internationally. I do not have any exact plans after college but it is my dream to travel and stay in Hostels across the US and eventually the World! A fun fact is that I was on hockey skates at age 3 and I have played ever since! I’m a big sports fan as well.

Lauren: Coming Soon!

Jackelyn has joined the Indy Hostel team as an intern for the summer of 2013. She was born and raised in Indiana. She will graduate in the fall, from Ivy Tech, with a degree in hospitality administration/event management. She loves reading, music, and art. She is excited to meet new people and learn new things while working for the hostel!

John & Karen: The Owners

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John and Karen wear many hats here at the Indy Hostel. John helps with maintenance and some back office functions, while Karen helps with housekeeping management and is our very own Yoga Instructor. They stay busy around the hostel and have been here since the doors first opened in late 2003! Meeting travelers from all over always keeps them energized and they are always excited to hear traveler’s super stories and interesting itineraries as they have been inspirational! As the owners of Indy Hostel, they feel like they travel every day but never have to pack, and always sleep in their own bed! Their recent trips have taken them to: Mexico, West Virginia, Italy, and New Jersey. They love to travel and host travelers, and couldn't think of a more fitting position to be in. So stop by soon and get here on a night when you can attend one of Karen's marvelous yoga classes!