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 […]
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 […]
Kenne, Danette
Danette was born and raised in northern Iowa and has lived most of her life in Iowa aside from short stints in Japan and Illinois. Danette earned her BA in Business Administration from Clarke University and her MBA from University of Iowa. She has worked in academic administration at Iowa State University, the University of […]
