Harper, Carly
Carly joined the Foundation as Development Director in 2025. She brings over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including development roles at two other statewide organizations—NewBoCo and iJAG. An Iowa native, Carly grew up in Osceola and attended the University of Iowa. There, she earned a BA in Sociology and a Master’s of […]
Thys, Amanda
Amanda first became involved with the Iowa Women’s Foundation through participation in Community Review Panels, later joining the Grants Committee in 2023. She is the Director of Marketing and Communications at The Iowa Children’s Museum, where she helps advance the organization’s mission to support children’s learning through hands-on, experiential play. Amanda has built her career […]