Vision: A network of excellence in caregiving and support for all Iowans.
I am honored to serve another year as the Chair of the Iowa CareGivers (IC) Board of Directors and I remain inspired by the level of commitment by the Board, Council, staff and consultants.
Recently we’ve focused on Board and Council recruitment; strategic planning; and a revision of the organization’s vision, mission, goals, and values. The four pillars of our mission remain the same: Education, Recognition, Research, and Advocacy. And our focus is always on serving the needs of those who work in direct care, the Iowans they serve, and their families. Because so many stakeholders are impacted by caregiving, and because we have built many partnerships over the years, moving forward we will concentrate on stakeholder engagement and collective impact.
I pledge to do all I can to help lead this mission-driven and laser-focused organization to the next level of its development. With more than 25 years of experience in serving the needs of direct care/service workers and in leading model public policy and practice initiatives to bring stability to the direct care workforce, IC is well-positioned to advance support for caregiving all over Iowa. The Board, Leadership Council, staff, and consultants have devoted considerable time, energy and sheer doggedness in growing this amazing organization, but the challenges never stop.
We will continue to promote and provide quality educational opportunities; increase community awareness regarding Iowa’s Care Gap; state-wide recognition of the contributions of Iowa’s 70,000+ direct care workforce; and lead on advocacy and research regarding caregiving issues.
We are ready to take on the challenges of 2019 and beyond, and we look forward to working with you and many Iowans in this important and rewarding work. Please embrace Iowa CareGivers’ vision and mission. A great way is to be part of a network. Together we can have an amazing impact on the greater good! If you would like to help IC achieve these goals, please consider volunteering, donating http://www.iowacaregivers.org/make-a-donation/index.php#.XNhrlodYYic, visiting and sharing our websitewww.iowacaregivers.org, or getting involved in some other way. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Anne Kinzel, Board Chair
Iowa CareGivers
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Down to Earth Strategic PlanningIowa CareGivers Board, Advisors, and Council members, staff, and consultants rolled up their sleeves and “dug in” to plan a “Down to Earth” and impactful future for Iowa CareGivers and the Iowans it serves!
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Elisabeth Buck, President United Way of Central Iowa |
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Kim Downs, Board Secretary Retired, Telligen |
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Heather Elammari Ottumwa Job Corps |
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Jerry Jenkins, Board Treasurer Agency Owner, Farmers Insurance Group |
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Anne Kinzel, Board Chair Iowa State University |
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Jim Knoepfler Vice-President Administration EveryStep Care and Support Services |
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Deanna Lehl Family Nurse Practitioner |
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Mike McLaughlin Dean of Health Occupations Kirkwood Community College |
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Josephine “Jodi” O’Donnell Ames, Iowa |
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Jim Miles-Polka, P.E., Client Director Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC |
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Nancy Anderson, Advisor Retired, Aging Resources of Central Iowa |
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Tom Carpenter, Advisor Retired, Grefe and Sidney |
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Dr. Robert Denson, Advisor President, Des Moines Area Community College |
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Betty Grandquist, Advisor Retired, Iowa Department of Elder Affairs and Iowa Family Caregiver Program |
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Ivan Lyddon, Advisor Retired, Iowa Health Foundation |
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Charlotte Nelson, Advisor |
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Maribel Slinde, Past President Retired, WesleyLife Home and Community Services |
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Shirley Sorenson, Advisor Retired, Des Moines Area Community College |
