By Jo Christine Miles, director of Principal Foundation and Principal Community Relations Across Iowa, school districts are making difficult decisions as they balance rising costs, competing priorities and growing demands. Those conversations matter. But regardless of how they unfold, one truth remains: Our children need more adults in their corner, Read more…
When Jessica Trinidad decided she wanted to pursue a new career in voiceover work, she simply found someone she admired and reached out. “Before I even knew what networking meant, I just started to connect with people,” Trinidad said. “I found my coach in New York in a post on Read more…
By: Holly Stevenson, Ph.d., guest contributor Women in the workplace are often asked to navigate an impossible tightrope of double standards. Be confident, but not intimidating. Be decisive, but not bossy. Be ambitious, but prioritize caretaking. Lead with authority, but make sure everyone likes you. These contradictions can make leadership Read more…
That organization announced on Sept. 17 that they are moving forward with a new identity, one that identifies the end goal rather than the problem they are fighting against: Violence Free Iowa: The Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. “It really, truly reflects the future that we want for Read more…
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…