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Katherine gives direction to and is responsible for the overall movement of the ISU 4U Promise, including the ambitiousness, complexity and nuance of the project, and its relationships with key internal and external partners. She supervises the work of the rest of the ISU 4U Promise team. If you have a concern, please reach out to her.

Carla implements two ethnographic research projects in the King and Moulton neighborhoods aiming to better understand the needs of ISU 4U Promise students and families.

Shari ensures the positive growth of the ISU 4U Promise by developing partnerships between Iowa State University, Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS), and the Community Alliance to create and monitor supports that encourage ISU 4U Promise students from King and Moulton to pursue college-readiness and, ultimately, enroll at ISU.

Wendy works to bolster the ISU Admissions effort to reach ISU 4U Promise students. Currently helping our 12th graders navigate their path to ISU, Wendy is also shaping the plan for future 8-12th grade ISU 4U Promise students.

Todd directs the evaluation of the ISU 4U Promise by collecting data from Des Moines Public Schools, teachers, students, families, community organizations, volunteers and more. This evaluation helps give direction to the overall progress of the ISU 4U Promise.

Matt is responsible for consulting on, leading, and coordinating inquiry efforts across the Division of Student Affairs. He helps guide the assessment efforts of the pre-collegiate ISU 4U Promise program, and will work with the ISU 4U Promise team and others at ISU to evaluate the campus-based program once students matriculate to ISU.