Hubbell, Nicole
Nicole’s initial involvement with IWF was through the Grants Committee, where she has helped review grant applications for many years. Nicole earned a BA from the University of Virginia and spent a few years working in the Washington D.C. Metro area before relocating to Cedar Rapids in 1999. She obtained her MBA in Marketing from […]
Miller, Jaimie
Jaimie Miller is a resident of West Des Moines, where she lives with her husband and two children. She has been recognized as a Forty under 40 Leader by the Des Moines Business Record and was a finalist for the Des Moines Young Professional of the Year Award in 2016 and 2017. Jaimie received her […]
Ness, Melissa
Melissa currently serves as the Treasurer of the Iowa Women’s Foundation. Melissa was introduced to the Iowa Women’s Foundation by another board member, and as someone who was already passionate about helping her community, the decision to get involved was immediate. Born and raised in Iowa, Melissa earned her B.S. in Accounting from Iowa State […]
Baker, Barb
Barb currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Iowa Women’s Foundation. Barb was first introduced to IWF through a childcare needs assessment in her community. She became more involved and was then asked to join the Board of Directors. A West Union native, Barb earned her BS in Journalism and Mass Communications from the […]
Chang, Phyllis, M.D.
Dr. Chang is a retired hand and plastic surgeon. She had her own private practice for many years as well as being a highly respected physician with the University of Iowa. She has worked with student athletes on women’s sports teams, and has served on the council of her church. She is also an accomplished […]
Clohesy, Stephanie
A founding member of IWF and long-time advocate and volunteer, Stephanie has been a social change leader and organization builder throughout her professional life, starting in 1972. Stephanie graduated with a BA in English Literature from Loyola University and has completed graduate work in Organizational Management at the University of Northern Iowa. She resides in […]
Cook, Deann
Deann joined the Foundation as the new President and CEO at the beginning of 2023. Previously, she had served as the President and CEO of United Ways of Iowa since 2013, and has worked in the nonprofit sector in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines for over 20 years. Deann grew up on the family farm […]
Schabel, Claudia
Claudia Schabel joined the Iowa Women’s Foundation as Vice President of Programs in June 2025. She brings with her a career-long commitment to building inclusive workplaces and communities where all individuals—especially women and girls—can thrive. Born and raised in Brazil, Claudia’s global perspective was further shaped by five years living and working in Japan before […]
Doerge, Peggy
Peggy has been a supporter since 2000, after assisting with financial literacy programming. She has served as Board member, Board President, and on the grant review panel. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Peggy has lived in Taiwan, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, and most recently, Iowa City. While in D.C. Peggy “stumbled” into a real estate finance […]
Frye, Susan
Susan served on the IWF Board from 2003–2004, began providing legal counsel in 2006, and currently serves IWF as both advisory and legal counsel. Susan grew up in Maysville and studied Nursing at University of Iowa. For fifteen years she worked as a critical care nurse and administrator before returning to her alma mater—this time […]