Our people
CommUnity Staff
Sarah Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
- (319) 351-2726 ext. 109
Adrianne Korbakes
Chief Operating Officer
- (319) 351-2726 ext. 878
Angie Meiers
Finance Director
- (319) 351-2726 ext. 107
Julia Winter
Director of Development
- (319) 351-2726 ext. 105
Sara Barth
Director of Supportive Services
- (319) 351-2726 ext. 877
Justin Reeg
Director of Crisis Response Services
- (319) 351-2726 ext. 134
Ryan Dickson
Crisis Helpline Director
- (319) 351-2726 ext. 818
Board of Directors
The role of our Board of Directors is to provide guidance and strategic oversight to management. Directors may serve two consecutive three-year terms and appointments follow our fiscal year, July to June.
Eddie Etsey
Co-Chair
Hawkeye Sports, Iowa City
Karen Shemanski
Co-Chair
University of Iowa
Dan Feltes
Advocacy Committee Chair
Iowa Legal Aid
Phil Peterson
Treasurer
CommUnity Volunteer, Iowa City
Phillip Bettis
TIAA Financial Services, Iowa City
Broderick Binns
GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty
Michael Fletcher
University of Iowa
Scott Hansen
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Alec Kestel
Coronda Lee
UIHC
Tatiana Lowell-Campbell
Iowa Legal Aid
Brandon Richmond
Iowa City
Greg Vrchoticky
Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, Iowa City
Carlette Washington-Hoagland
University of Iowa Libraries, North Liberty
Yu Yu
Hills Bank, Iowa City
Committe Members
Advocacy
Michael Fletcher
Scott Hansen
Tatiana Lowell-Campbell
Development
Coronda Lee
Brandon Richmond
Patti Walden
Finance
Phillip Bettis
Alec Kestel
Yu Yu
Governance
Broderick Binns
Carlette Washington-Hoagland
CommUnity Board Members
CommUnity Crisis Services has an active and committed board of directors whose role is to define the organization’s mission and govern the realization of that mission. The Board meets nine times a year to determine policies and procedures, review financial health, and monitor progress toward the achievement of strategic objectives. Board terms are 3 years each with option for renewal (two full terms maximum).
Expectations of Board Members
- Serve actively for the duration of your term
- Attend and participate in board meetings (live or via Web meeting)
- Serve on a committee and support that committee’s efforts for the organization
- Support development/fundraising efforts
- Serve as a positive representative of the organization
For more information or if you have questions, contact Sarah Nelson, our Executive Director, at (319) 351-2726 or via email at sarah.nelson@builtbycommunity.org.
Committee Members-At-Large
The Board of Directors is seeking community volunteers to serve on these committees. Committees meet once a month and a one-year commitment is preferred. Committee volunteers may be recommended for service as a board director in the future.
We want thoughtful, motivated people willing to:
- Share the benefit of their life experiences
- Collaborate with a wide variety of people and organizations
- Help make good decisions
- Plan for whatever the future might hold
To Apply
Review committee member’s responsibilities, download the Candidate Application PDF and email to sarah.nelson@builtbycommunity.org, or mail to:
CommUnity
ATTN: Sarah Nelson
1121 Gilbert Court
Iowa City IA 52240-4528
Board Committee Descriptions
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee works to generate grassroots support for issues that impact CommUnity and the individuals that it serves.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee monitors the short-term and long-term financial health of CommUnity to ensure adequate funding for its mission.
Development Committee
The Development Committee monitors and provides recommendations to ensure appropriate visibility/awareness and financial support for the organization.
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee oversees board and committee operations and effectiveness, including the development or revision of agency policies.
Policy Sub-Committee
The Policy sub-committee ensures that the organization’s policies are reviewed and updated as needed.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee includes the elected Board officers and an additional Board member and is responsible for coordinating board activities, operations, and meetings.
