Staff members

Tywana has been at the organization since 2008. She answers phones and greets visitors, assists other staff members and provides general office support. She previously worked as an administrative assistant and child care provider. Tywana is a native of Des Moines and lives on the city’s east side. She enjoys...

Anne worked at the Child and Family Policy Center for 10 years before the merger with the Iowa Policy Project, serving as research associate, communication director, and most recently as executive director. She has an interest in using data, research and stories to make meaningful change for Iowa families and...

Sean’s work is focused on labor standards and practices in Iowa, with an emphasis on the construction industry, in partnership with the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, the University of Iowa Labor Center, and the Economic Policy Institute’s EARN in the Midwest program. He is also interested in...

Sheila concentrates her work on early childhood, primarily child care, preschool and home visitation. She also coordinates the advocacy and lobbying work at the state capitol. She has received numerous awards for her advocacy work around early childhood issues from the Iowa Head Start Association, the Association for the Education...

Kylie is a social worker specializing in public policy and participatory research, with an emphasis on state taxation and budget. As a former public school teacher and adult educator, she uses data and storytelling to connect policy to people. In addition to advocating for adequate, equitably raised state revenue, Kylie...