Meet Our Board

Providing Vision, Leadership, and Support

Mel Sanders
President

Term: Jan 2022 – Present
Profession: Director of Athletics Advising & Eligibility
Interests/Passion: Academic Success & Diversity

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Sarah Majerus

Term: 2009 – Present
Profession: Attorney
Interests/Passion: Advocacy & Global Community

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Ahmed Ismail

Term: 2023 - Present 
Profession: Software Engineer 
​Interests/Passion: Education & Technology ​

Jeff Edberg
Vice President

Term: 2024 – Present
Profession: Real Estate Broker
Interests/Passion: Community Development & Commercial Real Estate​

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Hodge Carter

Term: 2013 – Present
Profession: Retired Executive Director, Mercy Iowa City
Interests/Passion: Community Health & Volunteerism

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Ashley Clemons

Term: 2025 - Present 
Profession: Loss Mitigation Analyst
​Interests/Passion: Education and Community Service​

Liz Constantine
Secretary

Term: 2024 – Present
Profession: Director, Grant and Research Services, University of Iowa
Interests/Passion: Global Education & Research

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Daphney Daniels

Term: 2023 – Present
Profession: Lawyer & Small Business Owner
Interests/Passion: Community Empowerment & Advocacy​

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Tyeisha Washington

Term: 2025 - Present 
Profession: Nurse Practitioner, Business Owner
​Interests/Passion: Community Health, Wellness Solutions, and Education ​

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