Lehman, Chelle
Chelle has lived in Iowa City for over 30 years and was drawn to IWF’s mission and research-based approach. She holds a BA in Biology and Elementary Education from University of Iowa, a MS degree in Biology from University of Nebraska Kearney, and a K-12 Iowa teaching certification. As Public Relations Coordinator for University of […]
Lloyd-Jones, Jean Hall
Jean grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and studied undergrad at Northwestern University before earning her MA in History from the University of Iowa. She held multiple leadership roles in the League of Women Voters in the 1960’s and 1970’s—a time when policy reform was especially crucial for women’s equality. Her dedication led to her […]
McGrath, Della
Della joined IWF’s Board of Directors in 2006, served as president in 2008, and joined the Advisory Council in 2014. Della earned her BBA from the University of Iowa and eventually took a position with the University of Iowa Foundation. She oversaw the planning and design of multiple construction projects and campaigns throughout her career, […]
McGuire, Linda
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Linda earned a BS in Elementary Education from the State University of New York at Oneota and an MA in Higher Education and Student Development from Bowling Green State University. Year later, she decided to make a career move and earned her JD from the University of Iowa College of […]
Meloy Moyers, Katherine
Katherine was introduced to IWF by Jo Jones and Della McGrath. She joined the Board in 2009—serving her final year as president in 2011. Katherine is from Cherokee, IA and earned a BA in English from the University of Iowa before relocating to California for six years. She currently resides in Iowa City and stays […]
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 […]
Morris, Mary Anders
A founding member and long-time supporter of IWF, Mary lives in Iowa City. She attended the University of Iowa, earning a BA in General Studies and an MA(W) in Expository Writing.
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 […]
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 […]
Olsen, Jill
Jill began as a member of IWF’s Leadership Circle before joining the Board of Directors as a member and past president. Born and raised in Iowa, Jill earned a BA from Rutgers University and an MA from Winthrop University before returning to obtain an Ed.S. and Ed.D. from Drake University. She was an educator in […]
