STAFF
Executive Leadership
Dr. Wendy Mihm-Herold
President & CEO
Our fearless, passionate leader has nearly 35 years of exemplary expertise working across public and private nonprofit sectors in industries that make up the cornerstones of iJAG.
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Allyson Vukovich
Vice President of
Programs &
Employer Engagement
Programs &
Employer Engagement
School programming and employer engagement are two of our key cornerstones, so we entrust Allyson’s leadership and innovative thinking will continue to bring immediate and long-term success to our stakeholders.
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Ondrea Mysak
Executive Business
Partner
Partner
As the “glue” of our organization, Ondrea provides reliable support on a wide range of internal and external initiatives through superior organization, management and communication.
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Anne Dirkx
Chief Operating Officer
Our all-team leader works cross-functionally across the organization to deliver superior guidance that supports how we work together, serve our students, and uphold meaningful relationships with stakeholders.
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Senior Leadership
Tiffany Fitzpatrick
Financial Business Partner
Tiffany takes the lead in upholding the organization’s financial integrity, continuously refining and strengthening fiscal control systems to ensure the precise and impactful delivery of resources to drive the iJAG mission forward.
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Renee Gookin
Human Resources
Business Partner
Business Partner
Renee focuses on fostering a dynamic & supportive work environment & drives strategies that support our growing team while ensuring we attract, retain & develop top talent. She is committed a culture of care where team members thrive & contribute.
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Lela Scott
Program Director
Lela is responsible for the continual improvement of program operations through coaching program team members, utilizing in-depth knowledge of the iJAG model, and building relationships with partners.
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Marcus Lunning
Director of
Growth & Partnerships
Growth & Partnerships
Marcus leads iJAG's strategic program development across the state working with school district administration to align program growth and impact for students and communities.
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Nicole Tupy
Senior Development &
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Nicole plays a key role in promoting iJAG's mission to key stakeholders, while spearheading fundraising efforts to support the organization's commitment to unlocking the potential of every student, no matter what.
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Jill Padgett
Director of
Program Strategy &
Performance
Program Strategy &
Performance
Jill works to establish robust partnerships that benefit both employers and students, while also spearheading our data collection efforts to ensure accurate and comprehensive information for driving our initiatives forward.
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Leadership
Stephanie
Coble-Day
Program Supervisor
Northwest Iowa
Northwest Iowa
With 29 years in education, Stephanie currently serves as a program supervisor in Northwest Iowa. She enjoys working with specialists and helping them serve all of their awesome iJAG students.
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Jen Delfs
Learning & Development Business Partner
Jen develops & facilitates engaging training that empowers iJAG staff to grow their skills and excel in their roles. In addition Jen leads key learning initiatives and projects that foster continuous improvement and drive organizational success.
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Stephanie Flink
Program Supervisor
East Central Iowa
East Central Iowa
Stephanie leads iJAG programs in East Central Iowa and leads the planning of the Career Development Conference.
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Clint Kendrick
Program Supervisor
Southern Iowa
Southern Iowa
As a program supervisor, Clint leads iJAG programs in Southern Iowa. He enjoys working with his team of specialists to best serve the students in these iJAG classrooms.
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Emily Nelson
Program Supervisor
Central & West Central Iowa
Central & West Central Iowa
Emily leads iJAG programs in Central and West Central Iowa. She previously served as the iJAG Education Specialist at Boone High School for 3 years.
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Cami Cochran
Grants & Special Projects Coordinator
Cami is responsible for maintaining systems and processes related to grant deadlines and activities. She also supports the execution and planning of iJAG special events and projects.
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Miranda Durham
Program Supervisor
Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa
Miranda leads iJAG programs in Eastern Iowa. She previously served as the iJAG Education Specialist at Muscatine High School for 4 years.
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Garrett Gobble
Civic & Community Engagement Coordinator
Garrett coordinates iJAG's efforts to connect students with elected officials and supports middle school programs to develop meaningful employer partnerships.
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Natalie Lynch
Career Pathways Coordinator
Natalie works to build meaningful connections between employers & students statewide, spearheading the development of successful apprenticeship & internship programs while actively engaging with community partners.
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Kristin Randall
Program Supervisor
Des Moines Metro
Des Moines Metro
Kristin brings more than 17 years of experience to her role as program supervisor, including 4 as an iJAG specialist. She enjoys watching students grow and take ownership of their futures.
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Rebecca Vasquez
Program Supervisor
Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Metro
Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Metro
Rebecca leads the iJAG programs in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Metro and is proudly an iJAG alum from Dubuque Hempstead High School.
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Jillian Deines
Accounting Specialist
Jillian handles all day-to-day functions of iJAG’s Accounting & Finance department including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general accounting functions.
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David Ewing
Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator
David oversees all aspects of our mentor and volunteer programs, from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing support. He ensures a positive experience at every stage of the volunteer journey.
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Yolanda Harden
Program Supervisor
North Central Iowa
North Central Iowa
Yolanda leads iJAG programs in North Central Iowa. What she enjoys most about her role is the opportunity to serve her community and impact future leaders.
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Dani McMahon
Program Supervisor
Dani joined iJAG as a Career and Technical Education Specialist at Woodbine. Soon, she oversaw programs across the district and now she manages programs across southwest Iowa.
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Ashley Ross
Regional Program Manager
Ashley led a variety of programs in North Central Iowa as a Program Supervisor for three years. Her organization, hands-on approach with Education Specialists, and willingness to go above and beyond have empowered her impact.
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Erin Whipple
Program Supervisor
Erin made a lasting impact over her last 16 years as a Specialist at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. She now oversees several classrooms as she takes the lead on program effectiveness across the district.
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Angela De La Riva
Development Officer
Angela works to build strong connections with grantmakers across the state to secure vital funding for iJAG and our mission. She works daily to fuel the HOW behind our WHY.
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Candice Fedeler
Learning & Development Business Partner
Candice delivers diverse trainings and implements learning strategies to all of iJAG staff as well as facilitating JAG curriculum nationally to elevate program success across 39 state affiliates.
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Cory Jenkins
Regional Program Manager
Cory started his career 8 years ago as an Education Specialist. His passion, ability to connect students with sustainable plans & engagement with local groups quickly led him to a Program Supervisor role with DSM Public Schools.
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Dani McPherson-Palmer
Program Supervisor
Southwest Iowa
Southwest Iowa
Dani leads iJAG programs in Southwest Iowa. She previously served as the iJAG Education Specialist at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs for 6 years.
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Casey Smith
Program Supervisor
Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa
Casey leads iJAG programs in Eastern Iowa, and what she loves most about her role is the opportunity to serve her hometown and impact future leaders.
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Staff Directory
Cami Cochran: Grants & Special Projects Coordinator – Email Cami
Jillian Deines: Accounting Specialist – Email Jillian
Angela De La Riva: Development Officer – Email Angela
Jen Delfs: Learning & Development Business Partner – Email Jen
Anne Dirkx: Chief Operating Officer – Email Anne
David Ewing: Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator – Email David
Candice Fedeler: Learning & Development Business Partner, National Training Faculty – Email Candice
Tiffany Fitzpatrick: Financial Business Partner – Email Tiffany
Garrett Gobble: Civic & Community Engagement Coordinator – Email Garrett
Renee Gookin: Human Resources Business Partner – Email Renee
Cory Jenkins: Regional Program Manager – Email Cory
Marcus Lunning: Director of Growth & Partnerships – Email Marcus
Natalie Lynch: Career Pathways Coordinator – Email Natalie
Ondrea Mysak: Executive Business Partner – Email Ondrea
Dr. Wendy Mihm-Herold: President & CEO – Email Wendy
Jill Padgett: Director of Program Strategy & Performance – Email Jill
Ashley Ross: Regional Program Manager – Email Ashley
Lela Scott: Program Director – Email Lela
Nicole Tupy: Senior Development & Communications Officer – Email Nicole
Allyson Vukovich: Vice President of Programs & Employer Engagement – Email Allyson
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