Barbara Wilson: A heart, and mind, for academia
Though she says she is only in her “junior year” of her term as president of the University of Iowa, Barbara Wilson will be...
Kristy Walker: Fighting food insecurity through advocacy
Kristy Walker spent her childhood on a farm and wants to retire on a farm. In the interim, her careers, passions, accomplishments and interests...
Christine Vorhies: Conveying competence to manage change
The positive influence of Christine Vorhies reverberates not only in her professional life, but through her community involvement as well.
As head of operations at...
Tara Minetos: Cultivating community connections through volunteerism
As a Navy brat without a hometown, Tara Minetos always craved a true sense of community. Through her work as vice president and senior...
Jessica Horaney: Inspiring the next generation of female engineers
Women represent 23 percent of new engineering graduates, a number Jessica Horaney is seeking to grow.
“It’s an improvement,” Ms. Horaney said recently. “When I...
Kristie Fisher: Following the winding path home
As a teenager, Kristie Fisher often joked with her friends that she would be president of the United States one day. Well, she is...
Mayuri Farlinger: Inspiring others through passionate positivity
With more than 19 years of experience at Alliant Energy, it might seem that Mayuri Farlinger was destined for a career in the utility...
Caitlin Clark: Just getting started
With countless records under her belt, a third shot at the NCAA March Madness championship title, and the WNBA on the horizon, Caitlin Clark...
Teresa Davidson: Inspiring policy changes through relentless advocacy
The passion Teresa Davidson has for her work has led her from Africa to Iowa to the White House and back again.
Ms. Davidson is...
Leslie Carpenter: Advocating for people with mental illness
When her son became sick with a severe schizoaffective disorder around 17 years ago, Leslie Carpenter was met with more barriers than treatment. She...