As the Head of Investigations at the Private Defender Program, Indiana Albanes oversees a panel of over 40 criminal investigators and nine paralegals. Indiana assigns investigators and paralegals based on their level of experience and expertise for each particular case. She also provides training and support to the investigators she oversees, and is available to assist the attorneys with investigative strategy and guidance with their cases.

Indiana joined the team as Head of Investigations in 2023. In her current role, she plans the provision of investigation and paralegal services for attorneys, as well as recruits panel investigators. Prior to her start as Head of Investigations, Indiana acquired 15 years of experience as an investigator where her work emphasized a client-centered approach and how early life experiences and trauma shape outcomes and drive people to the criminal justice system. Indiana's approach aligns with the holistic defense model and focuses on providing meaningful prevention and intervention services.