Governing Board
2025 Governing Board Applications & Nominations
Our Governing Board is looking for candidates for two open positions, and we’d strongly encourage you to apply. These positions are perfect for those looking for leadership experience, and require attendance at quarterly meetings (July, September, January, March). Applications for Vice President and Treasurer open October 16 and are due November 21. You may also nominate someone you think would be a strong fit for these positions.
Vice President
Treasurer
2024-2025 Board Membership
Iowa AEYC is governed by a 13-member board.
President
Brandy Smith
Vice President
Crystal Abbe*
Secretary
Tiffany Skaggs
Early Childhood Workforce Advisory Committee Chair
Jodi Grover
Public Policy Chair
Kristin Rourk
Membership & Innovation Recruitment and Support Co-Chairs
Kelsey Andersen and John Kilburg
President-Elect
Brenda Loop
Treasurer
Brian Kingrey
High-Performing Inclusive Organization (HPIO) Chair
Renee Hardman
Higher Education Chair
Allison Barness
Ex-Officio
Amy McGinn *
At-Large Members
Monique Ortiz and Marc Elcock
* NAEYC Advisory Council Member
Non-Governing Board Committee Members
Finance Committee
Serves alongside Treasurer (Committee Chair), Secretary and one At-Large Member
Audit Committee
Serves alongside HPIO Chair (Committee Chair) and Higher Education Chair
2024-2025 Board Meetings & Events
January 11, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting (Virtual)
January 25, 2025
Governing Board Meeting (Virtual)
March 8, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting
March 29, 2025
Governing Board Meeting
June 13, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting
July 12 (or 11-12), 2025
Governing Board Retreat
