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Athletic Training Advisory Board

Tara Armstrong, BS, DAT

Organization: Drake University, Select Physical Therapy

Position: Athletic Trainer

Degrees: BS, Athletic Training, 2017, Texas Lutheran University;
Doctorate, Athletic Training, 2020, Indiana State University

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;
BSN, 1998, Bethel College;
Doctor of Medicine, 2003, McMaster University;
Postgraduate Medicine - Family Medicine, 2005, Queen's University;
Fellowship in Sports Medicine - PGY3, 2006, McMaster University;
Diploma in Sport Medicine, 2007, Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine

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;
MS in Athletic Training, 2011, University of Northern Iowa;
EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership, conferred 2019, Creighton University

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 

 

Bridget Davidson

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; 
Family Medicine Residency, 1988-1991, Broadlawns Medical Center;
Masters Medical Education, 2011, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Sarah Kennedy, BS

Organization: Valley High School

Position: Athletic Trainer

Current City: Des Moines, IA

Degree(s): BS Athletic Training, 2012, Lincoln Memorial University

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

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;
MS Exercise Science, 2005, University of Iowa; Doctorate in Athletic Training, 2016, University of Idaho

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;
Master of Athletic Training (MAT), 2022, Drake University;
Orthopedics Athletic Training Residency, 2022 - present, St. Luke's Health System

 

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;
Doctor of Athletic Training, conferred 2020, Temple University

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

 

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

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;
Master of Athletic Training (MAT), 2021, Drake University

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;
Master of Athletic Training (MAT), 2021, Drake University

 

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;
MA in Sports, Health, Leisure, and Physical Studies, 1995, University of Iowa

 

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;
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2014, Washington University in St. Louis

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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

 

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

 

Denise Attard-Sacco

Organization: WISEWOMAN Program

Position: Implementation Coordinator

 

Marc Baumert

Organization: Broadlawns Medical Center

Position: Physician Assistant

 

Traci Bush

Organization: Des Moines University

Position: Chair, Program Director and Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

 

Richard Deming

Organization: Mercy Medical Center Des Moines

Position: Physician, Radiation and Oncology

 

Kyla Dippold

Organization: Mercy College of Health Sciences

Position: Medical Laboratory Science Program Chair and Assistant Professor

Aubrey Frette

Organization: O'Meara Dental

Position: General Dentist

Current City: Norwalk, IA

Degree(s):

B.S. Health Sciences, 2014, Drake University
D.D.S., 2018, Creighton University


 

James Grunert

Organization: Stryker

Position: Sales Representative

 

Denise Hill

Organization: Drake University

Position: Associate Professor of Practice in Public Administration

 

James Holsapple

Organization: Boston Medical Center

Position: Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery; Program Director, Neurological Surgery

 

Emily Larson

Organization: Broadlawns Medical Center

Position: Resident

Current City: Des Moines, IA

Degree(s):

B.S. Health Sciences, 2016, Drake University
M.D., 2020, University of Iowa

 

Becca Mahnesmith

Organization: Mayo Clinic

Position: Hematology-Oncology Nurse

Degree(s):

B.S. Health Sciences, 2016, Drake University
B.S. Nursing, 2017, The George Washington University

 

Rachel Reimer

Organization: Des Moines University

Position: Director, Department of Public Health

 

Joshua Sandquist

Organization: Grinnell College

Position: Associate Professor, Department Chair of Biological Chemistry

 

Shelly Sayler Soorholtz

Organization: The Collaborative Education Institute

Position: Director of Strategic Partnerships

Degree(s): B.S. Biology, 1981, Drake University

 

Meghan Schaeffer

 

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Ron Torry

Organization: Drake University

Position: Windsor Distinguished Professor of Science, Ellis & Nelle Levitt Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology

Ben Williamson

Organization: Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Position: Analytics Associate

Degree(s): BS Health Services Administration, Drake University, 2019;
MPH, Public Health Administration & Policy, Des Moines University, 2021

 

Occupational Therapy Advisory Board

 

Ashley Adams

Organization: Optimae

Position: Occupational Therapist

Current City: Des Moines, IA

 

Jane Arnold

Organization: UnityPoint at Home

Position: Vice President of Operations and Home Care

Current City: Sioux City, IA

 

Beth Barkley

Organization: Des Moines Public Schools

Position: Occupational Therapist - North/East Elementary

Current City: Des Moines, IA

 

Denise Behrends

Organization: VA Central Iowa Health Care System

Position: Director of Therapy Services

Current City: Des Moines, IA

 

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Michael Lang Bushby

Organization: Easter Seals

Position: Occupational Therapist

Current City: Sioux City, IA

 

Elizabeth Campbell

Organization: Unity Point

Position: Occupational Therapist

Current City: Waterloo, IA

 

Stephanie Cox

Organization: Mercy Rehab

Position: Future Occupational Therapist

Current City: Clive, IA

 

Gloria Frolek-Clark

Organization: Des Moines Public Schools

Position: Occupational Therapy and Early Childhood Consultant

Current City: Adel, IA

 

Angela Hansen-Abbas

Organization: Millennium Therapy

Position: Director of Compliance & Documentation

Current City: Urbandale, IA

 

Brenda Pedersen

Organization: Blank Children's Hospital

Position: Occupational Therapist

Current City: West Des Moines, IA

 

Megan Roy

Organization: Unity Point

Position: Occupational Therapist

Current City: Moline, IL

 

Mary Schneck

Organization: Childserve

Position: Occupational Therapist

Current City: Coralville, IA

 

Rachel Thennes

Organization: Manor Care

Position: Occupational Therapist

Current City: Davenport, IA

 

Clinical Psychopharmacology Advisory Board

Matt Cooper

Organization: Resilience Therapy & Assessment Services

Position: Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Conditional Prescribing Psychologist

Current City: West Des Moines, IA

David Drake

Organization: David Drake Family Psychiatry

Position: Board Certified Psychiatrist

Current City: Des Moines, IA

Ryan Ernst

Organization: Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda Mental Health Center 

Position: Neuropsychologist and Conditional Prescribing Psychologist

Current City: Clarinda, IA

Greg Lengel

Organization: Drake University

Position: Assistant Professor of Psychology (IA)/Conditional Prescribing Psychologist

Current City: Des Moines, IA

Bethe Lonning

Organization: Psychology Health Group

Position: Licensed Psychologist (IA), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (IL)

Current City: Davenport, IA

Brenda Payne

Organization: Gersh, Hartson, Payne, Hoffman, & Associates

Position: Licensed Psychologist (IA)/Conditional Prescribing Psychologist

Current City: Iowa City

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

 

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

 

Becca Mahnesmith, APRN, CNP

Organization: Planned Parenthood North Central States

Position: Student Clinician Trainer

Current City: St. Louis Park, 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

 

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

 

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

 

 

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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