Governing Board

2023-2024 Board Membership

Iowa AEYC is governed by a 12-member board.

President
Brandy Smith

Vice President
Crystal Abbe *

Treasurer/Finance Chair
Brian Kingrey

Secretary
Brenda Loop

High-Performing Inclusive Organization (HPIO) Chair
Renee Hardman

* NAEYC Advisory Council Member

Early Childhood Workforce Advisory Committee Chair
Tracy Ehlert

Public Policy Co-Chairs
Linda Fitzgerald

Membership & Innovation Recruitment and Support Co-Chairs
Kelsey Andersen and Kristin Rourk

At-Large Members
Tiffany Skaggs and Marc Elcock

Ex-Officio
Amy McGinn *

2023-2024 Board Meetings & Events

April 6, 2024
Executive Committee Meeting

April 20, 2024
Governing Board Meeting

July 1, 2024
Executive Committee Meeting

July 19-20, 2024
Governing Board Retreat


2024-2025 Board Meetings & Events

September 7, 2024
Executive Committee Meeting

September 21, 2024
Governing Board Meeting

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


Governing Board Meeting Minutes

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