Allison Barber, the Indiana Fever president since 2019, will step down at the end of the season, according to a team news release.

Barber will help lead development of the Marvella Project, a new effort to empower girls and women in Indiana through sports.

"Allison has been a tremendous leader for the Indiana Fever over the last six seasons," Mel Raines, Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO, said in the statement. "We are grateful for her dedication and look forward to watching the positive impact she will continue to have during her next chapter."

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Barber has been an elementary school teacher and coach, and also worked in American Red Cross public relations, the U.S. Department of Defense and at Western Governors University before joining the Fever.

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