President: Helen C. Adams
Attorney and Shareholder with Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler, and Hagen, PC, Adams holds a Juris Doctor with High Distinction from the University of Iowa Law School and specializes in employment and trial law. Her experience includes a position as Federal Judicial Law Clerk in the Southern District of Iowa. Adams is a member of the Leadership Iowa Board of Governors.

Vice-President: Jane Fogg
Currently Jane is the Director of Financial Stability for United Way of Central Iowa. Prior to her present post, she was Site Coordinator for the Making Connections Program of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Her previous work includes 3 terms on the West Des Moines School Board and numerous community boards. Fogg holds a BA from Stephens College and a Masters of Education degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis.

Secretary: San Wong
San Wong has been Associate Provost of the Urban Campus of Des Moines Area Community College since 1997, where she also served as Interim Provost during leadership transition. Born in West Malaysia , Wong came to the University of Nebraska/Omaha for undergraduate work and received a Master's degree from Kansas State University . Currently in the Educational Leadership doctoral program at Iowa State University , Wong is also a Board member for the Morris Scholarship Fund and chairs the Iowa Asian Alliance.

Treasurer: Lou Ann Sandburg
Lou Ann Sandburg, CFA, FLMI, is Vice President - Investments for FBL Financial Group. As a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Fellow of Life Management Institute Research, Sandburg is past president and board member of the Iowa Society of Financial Analysts. She is a graduate of Iowa State University and has served on community boards including the United Way of Central Iowa , Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines.

Nora M. Everett
As Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for the Principal Financial Group, Everett leads acquisition, corporate finance and litigation activities for the corporate law department. Formerly in practice in Washington DC (commercial litigation and business practice), she is a graduate of Iowa State University and received her Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law.

Anne Fogarty
As Assistant Director of Information Technology for Principal Bank, a member of the Principal Financial Group, Fogarty manages system applications and operations. A graduate of Iowa State University , Fogarty held positions with General Mills, Inc., Eli Lilly and Company in Paris, and Andersen Consulting, and is a member of Junior League of Des Moines and the United Way 's Emerging Leaders Initiative.

Renee Hardman
For 12 years, Hardman has served Bankers Trust as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Previously an officer with the Iowa Department of Personnel, she holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from Drake University . Hardman's many honors include Business Record "Woman of Influence," "Big Sister of the Year" (Big Brothers/Sisters), and the State of Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award. She is currently involved in community boards including the Links, Inc. (President), Hope Ministries , and Youth Emergency Services and Shelter.

Barbara L. Hein
Hein is Financial Services Manager for Wealth Advisors of Iowa, LLC, an affiliate of McGowen, Hurst, Clark, and Smith CPAs, PC. Her financial career includes a position as Vice President and Manager of Private Banking for Commercial Federal Bank and previously as Vice President and Manager of Private Banking for the Commercial Banking Division of Boatmen's Bank Iowa .

Debbie Hubbell
As a community volunteer for 25 years, Hubbell has focused her efforts on early childhood, education, and the arts. She currently serves on a number of boards and committees and is active with the United Way Women’s Leadership Connection, promoting early childhood learning opportunities to improve school readiness. Hubbell has been a presenter for national conferences including Smart Start (North Carolina) and the National United Way Women’s Leadership Summit on early childhood issues and the philanthropic power of women.

Gilmara Mitchell
Moving to Iowa in 2001 from her native country, Brazil, Gilmara Vila Nova-Mitchell is a Professional Learning & Leadership Consultant at Heartland AEA 11 in Johnston, Iowa. Mitchell received her Masters of Education degree from Drake University and is a Certified K-6 Teacher and Guidance Counselor in the State of Iowa. Her interests include diversity, multicultural education, and women leadership initiatives.

Lisa A. Nakashima
A Business Systems Consultant for Wells Fargo, Nakashima’s job duties include communications, financial management/analysis, and compliance for the IT team supporting a range of business operations departments for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Born and raised in Hawaii, she holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Drake University and has held positions with QCI Consulting, Cap Gemini, Downtown Partnership, and Girl Scouts of Moingona Council. Nakashima was president and a board member for the YWCA of Greater Des Moines, and served as Vice President and national board member for the YWCA of the USA.

Rosemary Parson
Parson is Vice President, Operations with EquiTrust Life Insurance Company (a division of FBL Financial). Previous career positions involve administration of business units development ventures; she has played a key role in national and international corporate mergers and acquisitions. A native of Indiana, Parson came to Iowa in 2003 and is currently a volunteer at Terrace Hill. She previously served in Board positions with the YWCA of Indianapolis, the American Cancer Society, and Habitat for Humanity.

Debra Salowitz
Salowitz established and is President of Salowitz Relocation Solutions, LLC, through which she provides consultation as guidance in the corporate recruiting process. Her career includes management positions with WineFest, Innova Training and Development, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, and Behavioral Health Resources. She has served on community Boards including the Ballet Theatre of Des Moines and Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus; she is a member of the Nexus Executive Women's Alliance and the Joy Breakfast Club.

Lynn Walz
Walz is a partner with Ernst & Young LLP, having received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting from the University of Iowa. Her community volunteer roles include the executive committee and board of the Iowa Games, Iowa Council for International Understanding and Des Moines Club boards.

Judy M. Winkelpleck
Winkelpleck is Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, and previously in management with Pioneer Hi-Bred International and at Iowa State University . Her graduate degrees from Iowa State University include a PhD in organizational research, and she is active on boards dealing with concerns of women, new Americans, and counseling.