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Representation of women in leadership positions in Iowa is far from equal. Here’s why and what we can do about it.

Thirty percent. That’s roughly the proportion of executive-level leadership positions in Iowa that are held by women. This statistic is perhaps important not because it’s new, but because it’s NOT new. So why are we bringing it up now? One of the main intentions for Fearless is to continue bringing issues Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 5 years5 years ago

Advocacy & Community Involvement

INTRODUCING: FEARLESS

This summer, I traveled 1,453 miles across the state to ask 12 women the same questions: When was a time that you were fearless? What does being fearless mean to you? What does it look like? What does it feel like? In doing so, I’ve had a lot of time Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 5 years5 years ago

Leadership

DARING | BETH SHELTON

Beth Shelton is the CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa and oversees 50 staff members and 14,000 scouts across the council coverage area. She also leads a troop with more than 50 members, including her daughters. Shelton was born with only one hand and is intentional about being open Read more…

By Emily Kestel, 5 years5 years ago