Terry Hernandez announces retirement from Chrysalis Foundation after 28 years When Terry Hernandez arrived for her first day as executive director of Chrysalis Foundation, she thought she had shown up to the wrong location. “There was a little office they’d rented, and there was a table and a telephone, and Read more…
Heather Schott calls herself a disruptor. “That’s who I am, through and through,” she said. “If you give me a process and I see efficiencies, I’m going to work towards it. I enjoy looking for better ways or disrupting the way we have always done things.” Disrupting has looked like Read more…
Why gender equity in Iowa has to include LGBTQ+ kids By Zachary Rus, guest contributor Growing up in Northwest Iowa, I learned a skill no kid should need: How to walk into a room and quickly determine who was safe and who was not. I managed my voice, hands and Read more…
By Carrie Clogg, foundation director, Businessolver In recent years, the share of U.S. charitable giving directed to organizations serving women and girls has surpassed 2% for the first time, totaling over $11 billion annually. This milestone reflects a broader shift: Women are not only increasing their financial contributions but also Read more…
It’s that time of the year again! We are conducting our annual survey on status of gender equity in Iowa. While nonscientific, the results illustrate current opinions and experiences that women have across Iowa in and outside of work. The results also help to inform us on what topics Fearless Read more…
Five years ago, the Business Record launched Fearless. Our goal is simple: We want to empower Iowa women to succeed in work and life. Through our weekly e-newsletter, ongoing print features and events, we have worked to live up to our mission. We’ve told countless stories that have both inspired Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey Shanna Sieck and her husband, Curtis, decided she’d stay home with their children after they were born. Her role of caregiver took on a whole new meaning when her middle son, Mason, was diagnosed with Gardner Syndrome at age 2. Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey When Jennifer Garside’s husband looked out their window the afternoon of May 21, 2024, there was barely enough wind to move the leaves. But just two blocks over, in their town of Greenfield, Iowa, an EF-4 tornado tore a destructive Read more…
As told to Macey Shofroth | Photo by Duane Tinkey Aime Wichtendahl made history when she was elected to the Hiawatha City Council and became the first openly transgender elected official in Iowa in 2015. She made history again when she was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives and Read more…
Back in July, my friend Brianne Sanchez reached out to me with an opportunity. She had planned to take part in a Habitat for Humanity Build in September, but work obligations meant she could no longer participate. She wondered if I’d like to take her place within the all-women team. Read more…