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Your disability advocates

The Disability Rights Iowa team is experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about fighting for the rights of Iowans with disabilities. We work together to promote safety, opportunity, access, and self-determination for all Iowans with disabilities. As attorneys, paralegals, and advocates, it is our duty to defend the rights of Iowans with disabilities through legal and non-legal advocacy.

Meet Our Team

Management Team

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Catherine Johnson

Executive Director

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Cyndy Miller

Legal Director

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Jim Kain

Financial Director

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Katie VandeVorde

Operations Manager

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Attorneys

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Emily Ehlers

Systems Change and Equity Attorney

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Stephanie Smith

Staff Attorney

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Gloria Soto

Staff Attorney

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Whitney Driscoll

Investigations and Intake Coordinator

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Greg Bal

Staff Attorney

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Advocates and ADMINISTRATIVE Staff

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Amber Wallingford

Intake Specialist

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Jami Johns

Representative Payee Lead Reviewer

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Piper Haugan

Intake Specialist and Voting Rights Advocate

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Danielle Workman

Public Health Advocate

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Jen Winchell

Representative Payee Program Director

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Charlene Joens

Community Inclusion Advocate and Representative Payee Reviewer

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Katelynn Schultz

Communications Coordinator and Voting Rights Advocate

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WIPA

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Jenny Lynes

WIPA Coordinator

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Mistie Johnson

WIPA Project Director

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Tammy Crouch

WIPA Coordinator

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