Myers, Brenda
Brenda serves on the Grants and Marketing Committees for IWF, and currently works as the Director of Marketing, Communications, and Advocacy for Lutheran Services in Iowa. She has spent much of her career in public relations and marketing for nonprofit organizations—including Four Oaks in Cedar Rapids. Brenda graduated from Baker University with a degree in […]
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 […]
Kunkel, Julie
Julie is Vice President and Treasury Management Officer at Two Rivers Bank and Trust. Her career in banking began as a teller in Iowa City after she began her studies at the University of Iowa. Growing up, Julie did not have any female role models when it came to building a career. For this reason, […]
Furlong, Abbey
An Iowa City native, Abbey attended the University of Iowa and earned her JD from the College of Law. Today, she is a civil defense Attorney and Partner at Lane & Waterman LLP. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and recognized on Iowa State Bar Association’s Pro Bono Honor Roll. Abbey joined […]
Freudenberg, Lori
Lori was asked to join the Board following her retirement from YWCA—an IWF grant recipient. A native of Clinton, Lori earned her BA in Merchandising from Marycrest College with a minor in Public Relations and Marketing. She has co-owned a vending company with her husband and worked as the Executive Director of the Clinton YWCA […]
Dawley, Laurie
A native of northeast Iowa, Laurie earned her BA in business administration and political science from Wartburg College. She also holds a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law (with high distinction). She is an attorney and Senior Vice President at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, focusing on real estate, business, and banking law as […]
Crain, Nicole
Nicole currently serves as the Secretary of the Iowa Women’s Foundation. Nicole was first introduced to IWF through the Business and Child Care Coalition, and with a shared mission to strengthen the workforce, it was a natural fit. Nicole is a native of Blockton, a small community in Southern Iowa, and earned her BA in […]
Burke, Erin
Erin is an Iowa native and earned her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, followed by a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law. Erin has a diverse background as a practicing attorney, having served as a state and federal prosecutor, Assistant General Counsel for a global financial services […]
Briscoe, Joy
Joy joined the IWF Board after learning about the Foundation’s mission and impact at an event and finding that the Foundation’s values align with her own. Joy enlisted in the United States Air Force and received the John Levitow Award in 2010—the highest honor presented to Airman graduates. After serving for 16 years, Joy relocated […]
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 […]
