MEET OUR TEAM
Alyssa Zimmerman
North High Program Manager
Amanda Shetler
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Billy Kirby
Director of Programs
Cari Long
529 Program Specialist
Dejah Banks
Madison Elementary Program Manager
Emily Westergaard
CEO
Heather Isaacson
Director of Partnerships & Community Engagement
Jake Sund
Harding Middle Program Manager
Kahara Hunafa
North High Program Manager
Laila Williams
Communications & Engagement Manager
Sam Early
Director of Finance & Operations
JOIN OUR TEAM
By Degrees believes every Des Moines student deserves the opportunity to pursue their goals and build a strong future. Join our team and work alongside students, families, schools, and community partners to make that possible.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Des Moines, Iowa.
OUR BOARD
Annie Brandt - Chair
Bank of America
Matt Moore - Vice Chair
Sammons Financial Group
Derrick Prine - Treasurer
Deere and Company
Justin Greenwood
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
Rod Johnson
BLK & Bold
Tessie Johnson
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Ken McCullum
Principal Financial Group
Joan Middleton
Community Volunteer
Mary Katherine Nelson
Nyemaster Goode
Craig Owens
The Harkin Institute
Dr. Diana Pelzer
The Nest Pediatric Dentistry
Lauren Rasmussen
ITA Group
Pierce Zanders
Sammons Financial Group
Sabrina Zenor
Summit Carbon Solutions