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The Way Up Leadership Conference 2026

Featured Speakers

avatar for Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D.

Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D.

Des Moines Area Community College
Interim President
avatar for Amy Kristof-Brown, Ph.D.

Amy Kristof-Brown, Ph.D.

University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Henry B. Tippie Dean
avatar for Toby S. Jenkins, Ph.D.

Toby S. Jenkins, Ph.D.

University of South Carolina
Associate Provost for Faculty Development

Speakers

avatar for Katie Akin

Katie Akin

Drake University
Student Success Systems & Data Manager
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Panelists To Be Announced

avatar for Jennifer Bertrand

Jennifer Bertrand

University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Director, Academic Policies and Student Services
avatar for Sarah Freestone, M.Ed., FAAC®

Sarah Freestone, M.Ed., FAAC®

Drake University
Director of Financial Aid
avatar for Mary Gill

Mary Gill

American Association of University Women
AAUW Iowa Co-President
avatar for Meghan Gillette, Ph.D.

Meghan Gillette, Ph.D.

Iowa State University
Teaching Professor
avatar for Kimberlee Gregory

Kimberlee Gregory

Legacy Coaching and Counseling
Founder & CEO
avatar for Nikki Gullion

Nikki Gullion

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Dean of Curriculum & Concurrent Enrollment
avatar for Myranda Hadley

Myranda Hadley

Kirkwood Community College
Academic Coach
avatar for Jill Hansen

Jill Hansen

Upper Iowa University
AVP Distance Education Recruitment
avatar for Chris Harris, CFP

Chris Harris, CFP

Wealth Enhancement
Vice President, Financial Advisor
avatar for Robin K. Johnstone

Robin K. Johnstone

University of Iowa
Educator and Researcher
avatar for Rachael Koehler, MBA

Rachael Koehler, MBA

Marshalltown Community College
Associate Director of Financial Aid
avatar for Amy Korthank

Amy Korthank

University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Senior Associate Director, Academic Support
avatar for Monica Madura

Monica Madura

University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Director, Retention and Student Services
avatar for Dr. Emily J. Mason

Dr. Emily J. Mason

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Associate Dean, Professional Programs
avatar for Jerry McKeen

Jerry McKeen

Des Moines Area Community College
Director of Financial Aid
avatar for Zoë M. Thornton, Ph.D. - Moderator

Zoë M. Thornton, Ph.D. - Moderator

Iowa State University
Associate Professor of Practice
avatar for Theresa Rademacker

Theresa Rademacker

Upper Iowa University
Center Director, Des Moines & Partnership Development
avatar for Molly Rechkemmer

Molly Rechkemmer

University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Associate Director, Student Services
avatar for Angie Rummel

Angie Rummel

Wealth Enhancement
Financial Advisor
avatar for Lori SchraderBachar

Lori SchraderBachar

American Association of University Women
AAUW Member
avatar for Barry Schreier, Ph.D., H.S.P.

Barry Schreier, Ph.D., H.S.P.

University of Iowa Counseling Psychology Department
Professor, Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program Coordinator &...
avatar for Dr. Malinda Shultice

Dr. Malinda Shultice

Iowa State University
Management and Entrepreneurship Department
avatar for Dr. Ann M. Smith

Dr. Ann M. Smith

Luther College
Assistant Dean of Student Success/Director of Accessibility Services
avatar for Kacy R. Webster, M.Ed.

Kacy R. Webster, M.Ed.

Profit Quiver
CEO and Founder
avatar for Vanessa Wiest

Vanessa Wiest

University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid
Communications Manager
avatar for Angie Zimmerman, CFP

Angie Zimmerman, CFP

Wealth Enhancement
Vice President, Financial Advisor

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