Raising Readers Board of DirectorsCarol Elbert
Raising Readers President
Retired Library Youth Services Coordinator
Book Reviewer and ConsultantCarolyn Jons
Raising Readers Vice President
Community Volunteer, Consultant
Ames Morning RotaryLou Ann Gvist
Raising Readers Secretary
Iowa Association of School Boards
Communities for Literate Iowa Kids, DirectorMarilyn Moehlmann
Raising Readers Treasurer
NewLink Genetics
AccountantJill Alexander
Reach Out and Read Medical Director
McFarland Clinic, PediatricianLinda Carver
Retired elementary teacherConnie Dunham
Community volunteerLynn Engen
Lutheran Services of Iowa
People Place, DirectorEmily Erickson
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Medical LibrarianJerri Heid
Ames Public Library
Youth Services SpecialistGail Johnston
Ames Community School District
School Board President
Iowa State University ProfessorGayle Luze
Iowa State University, Human Development and
Family Sciences
Early Childhood ProfessorMargie Oldehoeft
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Retired Volunteer Coordinator
Ames Noon RotaryMissy Sanow
Eagles’ Loft,
Childcare Center DirectorTrish Strah
Retired Elementary TeacherSue Wuhs
Ames Community Preschool Center (ACPC)
Preschool DirectorAndrew Zalasky
Hazel Creative
Home consulting – graphic design and wellnessRAISING READERS CONTRACTED STAFF
Mona Berkey
Raising Readers At Home (RRAH), Program CoordinatorRAISING READERS TEAMS
Raising Readers Reach Out and Read (ROR) Book Management Team
Raising Readers Gift Books Team
Raising Readers Reading Corners Team
Raising Readers Fundraising Team
Raising Readers Communication and Public Relations Team
Raising Readers Learning and Evaluation Team