Inspiring Women of Iowa

Christy Harmon is the CEO & Founder of Chic Behavioral Health and Community Services. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

Amy Landrigan is the Chief Executive Officer at The Beacon. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

Christy Johnson is the Chief Deputy Secretary of State and Chief of Staff at the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

Diane Dornburg is a Managing Attorney at Iowa Center for Children's Justice. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

Gabrielle Vázquez is the founder of Vázquez Law Office. She is a finalist for the Character Award.

Mary Core is the Community Engagement Director at Talent Collective DSM. She is a finalist for the Character Award.

Weslyn Caldwell is the Executive Director of Willkie House and a Team Lead for Woodward Community Based Services. She is a finalist for the Character Award.

Elaine Baughman is the co-owner and operator of WACER Gardens. She is a finalist for the Character Award.

Abena Sankofa Imhotep is the CEO of Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

Amanda Ladd is a VP of Enterprise Solutions at Businessolver. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

Hayley Harvey is the Section Chief and Director of Dental Education at Broadlawns Medical Center. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

Rachel Fyfe is the Oncology Program Coordinator at UnityPoint Health. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award.

Leslie Irlbeck is the Chief Operating Officer of Metro Waste Authority. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Kylie Collins is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Walk With You and a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.  

Annie Sloterdyk Brandt is a Senior Vice President & Market Executive at Bank of America. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Kelsey Bigelow is a poet and author. She is a finalist for the Courage Award.

Karri Rose is the Chief Inspiration Officer at Rose Farm. She is a finalist for the Character Award. Rose Farm Website: www.rosefarmstead.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/rosefarmstead Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosefarmstead

Amy Hughes, DO, is an oncologist at Mission Cancer + Blood, UIHC, and the founder and Chair of Amadora Legacy Project. She is a finalist for the Character Award. Amadora Legacy Project Website: www.amadoralegacyproject.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmadoraLegacy LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lovelegacy Instagram: www.instagram.com/amadoralegacyproject

Alison Hoeman is the founder and Executive Director of Des Moines Refugee Support. She is a finalist for the Character Award. Des Moines Refugee Support Website: https://dsmrefugees.org/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/DSMRefugeeSupport

Patricia A. Barbee is the Executive Director of Project Bridging. She is a finalist for the Character Award. Instagram: www.instagram.com/projectbridging Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086386344370&mibextid=LQQJ4d Email: [email protected]

Erin Clayton Kuhl is an executive and community leader.  She is a finalist for the Confidence Award. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/erinkuhl

Dr. Dana R. Levitt is the Owner and President of Village Green, LLC. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-levitt-155156214

Dr. Abbie Mork is a chiropractor at Price Performance Chiropractic and the co-founder and Executive Director of Raise the Bar Initiative. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award. Price Performance Chiropractic Website: http://priceperformancechiro.com Raise the Bar Initiative Website: http://raisethebarinitiative.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisethebarinitiative Women’s Barbell Classic on Instagram: www.instagram.com/womensbarbellclassic

JaCarie Owens is a therapist and the Owner of Courageous Minds Counseling, LLC. She is a finalist for the Confidence Award. Courageous Minds Counseling Website: http://courageousmindscounseling.com

Loretta Terrell is the founder of Sista Soul Fest. She is a finalist for the Courage Award. Sista Soul Fest Website: http://sistasoulfest.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/sistasoulfest Facebook: www.facebook.com/SistaSoulFest TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sistasoulfest Brotha’s United for Hope on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brothasunitedforhope

Rebecca Moomey is a Vice President and Senior Private Banking Officer at Bankers Trust. She is a finalist for the Courage Award. Sparkle Run Website: www.sparklerun.org

Chloe Gayer is a Government Affairs Associate at Advocacy Cooperative. She is a finalist for the Courage Award. Instagram: www.instagram.com/chloe_gayer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-gayer

Anna Maria Campos is a Compliance Coordinator at Envoy/American Airlines and a Board Member of the Des Moines School Board. She is a finalist for the Courage Award. TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@xyour_normal_latinamom Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088791415771

Amy Roosa is the founder of The Safety Rack.  She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award. The Safety Rack Website: www.thesafetyrack.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesafetyrack LinkedIn (The Safety Rack): www.linkedin.com/company/the-safety-rack LinkedIn (Amy): www.linkedin.com/in/amy-roosa-bb598078 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCosp1ECdvhh3g3FBaJCRf-w

Dawn Martinez Oropeza is the Executive Director of Al Éxito. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award. Al Éxito Website: www.alexitoiowa.org Iowa Latinx Project Website: www.iowalatinxproject.org Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice Website: www.iowammj.org

Lucie M. Mordecai is the CEO & founder of ABBA's International Healing Center, Inc. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award. ABBA’s International Website: www.abbasinternational.org Email: [email protected]

Marlena Hemphill is a Case Manager at The Beacon. She is a finalist for the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award. The Beacon Website: https://thebeacondm.org