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Athletic Training Advisory Board
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Tara Armstrong, BS, DAT Organization: Drake University, Select Physical Therapy Position: Athletic Trainer Degrees: BS, Athletic Training, 2017, Texas Lutheran University; |
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Shannon Bauman, BS, BSN, MD, CCFP, Dip. Sport Med Organization: Shannon Bauman Medicine, PLC Position: Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician Current City: West Des Moines, IA Degrees: BS, Natural Science, 1996, St. Norbert College; |
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Lisa Bengtson, BA, MS, EdD Organization: Buena Vista University Position: Clinical Education Coordinator of Athletic Training; Instructor of Exercise Science Current City: Storm Lake, IA Degrees: BA in Athletic Training, 2009, Augustana University; |
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Angie Dahl-Miller, BA, MPA Organization: Drake University Position: Head Athletic Trainer Current City: Des Moines, IA Degree(s): BA Corporate Fitness Science, University of St. Thomas; MPA, 2007, Drake University |
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Bridget Davidson |
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Nicholas Galioto, BS, MD, MME Organization: Broadlawns Medical Center Position: Director of Transitional Year Residency Program; Associate Director of Family Medicine Current City: Urbandale, IA Degree(s): BS, 1984, Creighton University; MD, 1988, Creighton University; |
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Sarah Kennedy, BS Organization: Valley High School Position: Athletic Trainer Current City: Des Moines, IA Degree(s): BS Athletic Training, 2012, Lincoln Memorial University |
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Troy Kleese, BS Organization: UnityPoint Sports Medicine - Concussion Center Position: Athletic Trainer Current City: Des Moines, IA Degree(s): BS Exercise Science/Athletic Training, 1992, University of Iowa |
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Tessa Laska, BS, MAT, ATC, LAT Organization: Indiana State University Position: Athletic Trainer Current City: Terre Haute, IN Degrees: BS in Clinical and Applied, 2023, Drake University; Master of Athletic Training (MAT), 2024; Doctorate of Athletic Training, 2026, Indiana State University |
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Rick Loutsch, BS, MS, DAT Organization: Northwestern College Position: Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant Program Current City: Le Mars, IA Degree(s): BS Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training, 2005, University of Iowa; |
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Aobakwe Malau, BS, MAT Organization: St. Luke's Boise Medical Center Position: Orthopedics Athletic Training Resident Current City: Boise, Idaho Degrees: BS in Clinical & Applied Sciences, 2021, Drake University; |
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Melanie Mason, BS, MS, DAT Organization: Select Physical Therapy Position: Iowa Director of Sports Medicine Current City: Waukee, IA Degree(s): BA, 1997, Northwestern College; MS, 1998, Kansas State University; |
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Scott Meyer, BA, MD Organization: Iowa Orthopaedic Center Position: Physician Current City: Des Moines, IA Degree(s): BA in Chemistry, 1982, Wartburg College; MD, 1986, University of Iowa College of Medicine |
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Sarah Moss, BA, MS, LAT, ATC Organization: Select Physical Therapy Position: Sports Medicine Coordinator and Certified Athletic Trainer Current City: Altoona, IA Degree(s): BA in Athletic Training, 2016, Northwestern College; Master of Science in Kinesiology with Sports Psychology and Exercise & Rehabilitation concentrations, 2020, A.T. Still University |
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Frankie Porter, BS, MAT Organization: Graceland University Position: Assistant Professor of Allied Health Current City: Lamoni, Iowa Degree(s): BS in Clinical & Applied Sciences, 2020, Drake University; |
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Madi Renner (Sehmer), BS, MAT Organization: University of Wisconsin-Madison Position: Doctoral (PhD) Student Current City: Madison, WI Degree(s): BS in Clinical & Applied Sciences, 2020, Drake University; |
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Jen Spry-Knutson, BA, MA, Organization: Iowa State University; Des Moines Area Community College Position: Lecturer, Dept. of Fitness and Health (ISU); Chair, Fitness & Sports Management (DMACC) Current City: Story City, IA Degree(s): BA in Leisure Studies, 1990, Iowa State University; |
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Kristen Strawhacker Bonzer, BS, DPT Organization: Breathe Physical Therapy & Wellness Position: Director of Clinical Operations Current City: Des Moines, IA Degree(s): BS in Athletic Training, 2011, University of Iowa; |
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Delaney Taylor, BS, MAT Organization: Bradley University Position: Assistant Athletic Trainer Current City: Peoria, IL Degree(s): BS in Health Sciences, 2023, Drake University; Master of Athletic Training (MAT), 2024, Drake University |
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Kayley Weiland, BS, MAT, ATC, LAT Organization: Athletico Physical Therapy and Simpson College Position: Athletic Trainer Current City: Waukee, IA Degree(s): BS in Health Sciences, 2021, Drake University; Master of Athletic Training (MAT), 2022, Drake University |
Health Sciences Advisory Board
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Denise Attard-Sacco Organization: WISEWOMAN Program Position: Implementation Coordinator |
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Marc Baumert Organization: Broadlawns Medical Center Position: Physician Assistant |
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Richard Deming Organization: Mercy Medical Center Des Moines Position: Physician, Radiation and Oncology |
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Kyla Dippold Organization: Mercy College of Health Sciences Position: Medical Laboratory Science Program Chair and Assistant Professor |
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Aubrey Frette Organization: O'Meara Dental Position: General Dentist Current City: Norwalk, IA Degree(s): B.S. Health Sciences, 2014, Drake University |
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James Grunert Organization: Stryker Position: Sales Representative |
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Denise Hill Organization: Drake University Position: Associate Professor of Practice in Public Administration |
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James Holsapple Organization: Boston Medical Center Position: Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery; Program Director, Neurological Surgery |
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Emily Larson Organization: Broadlawns Medical Center Position: Resident Current City: Des Moines, IA Degree(s): B.S. Health Sciences, 2016, Drake University |
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Becca Mahnesmith Organization: Ramsey County Position: Nurse Practitioner Degree(s): B.S. Health Sciences, 2016, Drake University |
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Rachel Reimer Organization: Des Moines University Position: Director, Department of Public Health |
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Joshua Sandquist Organization: Grinnell College Position: Associate Professor, Department Chair of Biological Chemistry |
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Shelly Sayler Soorholtz Organization: The Collaborative Education Institute Position: Director of Strategic Partnerships Degree(s): B.S. Biology, 1981, Drake University |
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Meghan Schaeffer |
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Gregg Silberg |
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Ron Torry Organization: Drake University Position: Windsor Distinguished Professor of Science, Ellis & Nelle Levitt Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology |
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Ben Williamson Organization: Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield Position: Analytics Associate Degree(s): BS Health Services Administration, Drake University, 2019; |
Occupational Therapy Advisory Board
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Ashley Adams Organization: Optimae Position: Occupational Therapist Current City: Des Moines, IA |
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Jane Arnold Organization: UnityPoint at Home Position: Vice President of Operations and Home Care Current City: Sioux City, IA |
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Beth Barkley Organization: Des Moines Public Schools Position: Occupational Therapist - North/East Elementary Current City: Des Moines, IA |
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Denise Behrends Organization: VA Central Iowa Health Care System Position: Director of Therapy Services Current City: Des Moines, IA |
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Browning Bryce |
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Michael Lang Bushby Organization: Easter Seals Position: Occupational Therapist Current City: Sioux City, IA |
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Elizabeth Campbell Organization: Unity Point Position: Occupational Therapist Current City: Waterloo, IA |
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Stephanie Cox Organization: Mercy Rehab Position: Future Occupational Therapist Current City: Clive, IA |
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Gloria Frolek-Clark Organization: Des Moines Public Schools Position: Occupational Therapy and Early Childhood Consultant Current City: Adel, IA |
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Angela Hansen-Abbas Organization: Millennium Therapy Position: Director of Compliance & Documentation Current City: Urbandale, IA |
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Maddy Nave Tortelli Organization: North Central College Position: Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Current City: Woodridge, IL
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Brenda Pedersen Organization: Blank Children's Hospital Position: Occupational Therapist Current City: West Des Moines, IA |
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Megan Roy Organization: Unity Point Position: Occupational Therapist Current City: Moline, IL |
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Mary Schneck Organization: Childserve Position: Occupational Therapist Current City: Coralville, IA |
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Rachel Thennes Organization: Manor Care Position: Occupational Therapist Current City: Davenport, IA |
Clinical Psychopharmacology Advisory Board
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Matt Cooper Organization: Resilience Therapy & Assessment Services Position: Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Conditional Prescribing Psychologist Current City: West Des Moines, IA |
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David Drake Organization: David Drake Family Psychiatry Position: Board Certified Psychiatrist Current City: Des Moines, IA |
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Ryan Ernst Organization: Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda Mental Health Center Position: Neuropsychologist and Conditional Prescribing Psychologist Current City: Clarinda, IA |
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Greg Lengel Organization: Drake University Position: Assistant Professor of Psychology (IA)/Conditional Prescribing Psychologist Current City: Des Moines, IA |
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Bethe Lonning Organization: Psychology Health Group Position: Licensed Psychologist (IA), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (IL) Current City: Davenport, IA |
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Brenda Payne Organization: Gersh, Hartson, Payne, Hoffman, & Associates Position: Licensed Psychologist (IA)/Conditional Prescribing Psychologist Current City: Iowa City |
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Chuck Wadle Organization: Outpatient Mental Health, Main Campus, Broadlawns Medical Center Position: Outpatient Mental Health Section Chief, Board Certified Psychiatrist Current City: Des Moines |
Nursing Advisory Board
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Denise Cundy, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC Organization: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Position: Chief Nursing Officer Current City: Ankeny, IA Degrees: BS in Nursing, 2001, Huron University; MS in Nursing Education, 2004, South Dakota State University |
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Amy Dagestad, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, RNC-OB, FAWHONN Organization: Mary Greeley Medical Center Position: Executive Director of Inpatient Services Current City: Ankeny, IA Degrees: BS in Nursing, Allen College; MS in Nursing, Allen College; Master of Business Administration, University of Maryland |
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Becca Mahnesmith, APRN, CNP Organization: Ramsey County Position: Nurse Practitioner Current City: St. Paul, MN Degrees: BS in Health Sciences, 2016, Drake University; BS in Nursing, 2017, The George Washington University; MS in Nursing, 2020, The George Washington University |
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Adrienne Messer, MSN, RN Organization: MercyOne Medical Center Position: Manager, Nursing Education Department Current City: Winterset, IA Degrees: AS in Nursing, 2003, Northern Virginia Community College; BS in Nursing, 2017, University of Iowa; MS in Nursing, 2023, Walden University |
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Stephanie Nemmers-Bello, MSN, ARNP, CPNP Organization: ChildServe Position: Director of Nursing Current City: Des Moines, IA Degrees: BS in Nursing, 2003, University of Iowa; MS in Nursing, 2010, University of California, Los Angeles; Post-Masters Certificate - Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, 2011, University of California, Los Angeles |
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Julie Raasch, RN, MHA Organization: Primary Health Care, Inc. Position: Chief Quality Officer Current City: Clive, IA Degrees: BS in Nursing, 2001, Truman State University; Master of Healthcare Administration, 2020, University of Iowa |
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Julianne Sarcone, BSN, MSN, ARNP - FM Organization: MercyOne Waukee Family Medicine Position: Nurse Practitioner Current City: West Des Moines, IA Degrees: BS in Nursing, 1986, University of Iowa; MS in Nursing, 1992, Drake University; Post Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, 1997
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Lance Schmitt |
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Virginia "Ginny" Wangerin, PhD Organization: Wolters Kluwer Position: Senior Content Specialist - Nursing, Nurse Planner and Consultant Current City: Clive, IA Degrees: Nursing Diploma, Iowa Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing; BGS in Health Occupations Education, Drake University; MS in Nursing Administration, Drake University; PhD in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Iowa State University |
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April 4, 2025
