2026-2027 Iowa ACAC Committees
(Roles and Responsibilities)

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College Day/College Night
Megan Richtsmeier, Ellsworth Community College, Chair
Conner Ellinghuysen - Buena Vista University
Marissa Wetrich - University of Iowa
Nick Kettmann - Kirkwood Community College
Tina Miranda - Grand View University
Colleen Koppes - Dowling Catholic High School
Mackenzie Worthy - Iowa State University
Matthew Moore - Hawkeye Community College
Grace Robinson - Drake University

Conference Planning

Autumn Luce, Grand View University, Chair
Susan Dickinson, University of Iowa
Tina Miranda, Grand View University
Kimberly Grim, Simpson College
Katarina Okulich, Cornell College
Joel Johnson, Drake University
Ashlynn Craven, Iowa Central Community College
Christine Bowser, Grand View University

Government Relations
Tyler Poldervaart, Kirkwood Community College, Chair
Josh D'Amico, Kirkwood Community College  
Susie Hakeman, Central College
Melissa Murphy, Springville HS
Andrew Eisenman, University of Northern Iowa
Lauren Cerqueira, Iowa City HS
Juan Hernandez, Hawkeye Community College
Jack Bickel, Cornell College
Tanner Lascheid, Ellsworth Community College

Inclusion, Access and Success

Jasmine Washington, Cornell College, Chair
Juanita Zavala, Indian Hills Community College
Allison Peach, Waterloo East HS
Kisha Smith, Waterloo Career Center
Joel Johnson, Drake University
Jorge Leyva, Iowa State University
Grace Robinson, Drake University
Nykki Hunziker, Waterloo East High School
Natalie Casarubias, Ottumwa High School
Emmett Cory, University of Northern Iowa

Membership

Allison Lang, University of Iowa, Chair
Susie Hakeman, Central College
Drew Shradel, Cornell College
Tim Hauber, Past President (Retired)

Professional Development and Practices

Jessica Dillahunt, University of Iowa, Chair
Emily Hannon, St. Ambrose University
Conner Ellinghuysen, Buena Vista University
Dawn Barnes, Simpson College
Drew Shradel, Cornell College
Jennifer Johnson, Iowa State University
Maria Gentile, Loras College
Lynne Zoulek, University of Iowa
Kerry Stecker, Simpson College
Evan Krause, Buena Vista University
Grace Robinson, Drake University
Bailey Boyke, Iowa State University

Publications and Marketing

Gabrielle McCoy, Des Moines Area Community College, Chair
Tessa Lamartine, Southeastern Community College
Gail McMahon, Iowa ACAC
Ashley Peters, Northwest Iowa Community College

Transfer Committee
Matt Heinze, University of Iowa, Chair
Rachelle Setsodi, Drake University

Daija Bates, Clarke University
Annika Powell, Buena Vista University
Olivia Umbaugh, University of Northern Iowa
Marc Genzler, Simpson College
Melissa Gunnelson, University of Dubuque
Katherine Klingseis, Iowa State University

 

Sub Committees
2026 RIDE Committee
Conner Ellinghuysen, President-Elect
Craig Juilfs, President
Drew Shradel, Past President

Chris Traetow, University of Iowa
Kim Anderson, Sioux Central High School
Kara Marsh, Tripoli High School

Finance Committee
Susan Dickinson, Treasurer
Conner Ellinghuysen, President
Craig Juilfs, Past-President
Colleen Koppes, President-Elect

Nominations and Awards
Craig Juilfs, Past President, Ellsworth Community College