2025-2026 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
Katie Guinane, Coe College
Colleen Koppes, Dowling Catholic High School
Mackenzie Worthy, Iowa State University
Bryson Graham, Simpson College
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

Government Relations
Tyler Poldervaart, Kirkwood Community College, Chair
Josh D'Amico, Kirkwood Community College  
Heather Gaumer, Sallie Mae
Susie Hakeman, Central College
Andrew Eisenman, University of Northern Iowa
Melissa Murphy – Springville High School
Lauren Cerqueira, Iowa City High School
Juan Hernandez, Hawkeye Community College
Tanner Lascheid - Ellsworth Community College

Inclusion, Access and Success

Jasmine Washington, Cornell College, Chair
Juanita Zavala, Indian Hills Community College
Janine Baeza, University of Iowa

Gabriel Hernandez Acosta, Mount Mercy University
Allison Peach, Waterloo East HS
Kisha Smith, Waterloo Career Center
Joel Johnson, Drake University
Jorge Leyva, Iowa State University
Grace Robinson, Drake University
Mary Catherine Graff, University of Iowa
Nykki Hunziker, Waterloo East High School
Natalie Casarubias, Ottumwa High School
Emmett Cory, University of Northern Iowa

Membership
Colleen Koppes, Dowling Catholic High School, Chair
Susie Hakeman, Central College
Drew Shradel, Cornell College
Kerry Stecker, Simpson College
Tim Hauber, Past President (Retired)
Ryan Puhrmann, University of Iowa
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
Maria Gentile, Loras College
Lynne Zoulek, University of Iowa
Kerry Stecker, Simpson College
Joe Corso, Hawkeye Community College
Bailey Boyke, Iowa State University
Evan Krause, Buena Vista University
 
Publications and Marketing

Gabrielle McCoy, Cornell 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