Eric Müller
Eric Müller joined DREAM Alive's staff as Program Director in 2010 before growing into the Executive Director role. DREAM Alive is focused on mentoring youth in 7th-12th grade to become civic-minded leaders.
Eric has worked in every role within the organization including serving directly with youth in the schools as a Site Director, overseeing all youth programs as a Program Director, and now serving as the Executive Director focused on writing grants and fundraising. He has sacrificed his time, talents and treasure in leading the DREAM Alive team towards impacting urban youth in Indianapolis. Eric has built meaningful relationships with the Indianapolis Community through his dedication to the organization. He works closely with every level of personnel including board members, company partners, grant donors, staff, volunteers and students who are enrolled. DREAM Alive boasts a 100% graduation rate for students who have completed the program. Eric's dream of impacting Indianapolis is coming to fruition as DREAM Alive will be launching its program to all IPS middle and high schools over the next few years. He is a humble servant, has high moral character and leads by example.
Under Eric's leadership, DREAM Alive's program has grown from idea to implementation and has grown from serving 20 students per year, to serving over 400 students per year. Eric graduated from Taylor University in 2008 and Purdue University (MBA) in 2020. Before he joined DREAM Alive, he served as a youth pastor in Indianapolis and a co-director for "City-Life," a faith-based after-school program for at-risk youth. As Executive Director for DREAM Alive, he leads the development, management, and advancement of the organization. He has a passion for the city and for leading and investing in young people.