Chapter Committees
About the Committees
APA Iowa committees are made up of volunteer members who help carry out the Chapter’s mission and support planning efforts across the state. Committee members are appointed by the Chapter President and may serve varying term lengths based on committee needs. Committees focus on key areas such as conference planning, legislative affairs, awards, communications, and more. These groups provide opportunities for members to get involved, share expertise, and help shape the Chapter’s programs and priorities.
If you are interested in serving on a committee - please contact apaiowamedia@gmail.com
Conference Committee
Chair: Sarah Runkel
- Trina Flack - Planning Board Member
- Madeline Sturms - President
- Liesl Seabert - Communications Chair
- Tom Gruis - Treasurer
- Marcus Coenen - Vice President
- Charlie Cowell - Professional Development Officer
- Emily Rizvic - Awards Chair
- Madelyn Stoen - Outreach Chair
- Trey Rouse - Sponsorship Chair
Local Committee:
- Eric Carstens
- Eric Jensen
- Ted Rapp
Legislative & Policy Committee
Chair: Steven van Steenhuyse
- Cory Scott
- Danielle Propst
- Erik Lundy
- David Gross
- Jerry Anthony
- Jim Holz
- Kansha Tiwari
- Melissa Tiedeman
- Mindy Moore
- Tom Gruis
Chapter Development Committee
Chair: Anne Russett
- Kirk Lehmann
- John Dornoff
- Taylor Beswick
- Leanne Harter
- Sarah Gardner
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Co-Chairs: Emani Brinkman & Caleb Knutson
- V Fixmer-Oraiz, AICP
- Jerry Anthony, FAICP
- Zhi Chen, AICP
- Michael Delp
- Anne Russett, AICP
- Stephanie Schrader, AICP
- Zach Simonson
- Anuprit Kaur Minhas, AICP
Communications Committee
Chair: Liesl Seabert
- Jenna Gilliam
- Addison Williamson
Outreach Committee
Chair: Madelyn Stoen
- Caleb Knutson
- Francis Owusu
- Ben Curtis
- David Wilwerding
- Keegan Haines
- Steven Van Steenhuyse
- Trina Flack
- Kirk Lehman
- Jessica Hekter
- Jane Tompkins
- Leanne Harter