RioSlum Studio

Committee Assignment:

Human Resources, Labor, Veterans Affairs, Ways and Means, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, and Health Policy Oversight Committee

Place of Birth:

Beal Air Force Base, Calif.

Profession:

Employed by Mercy One for the last 30 years

Marital Status:

Married

Spouse(s):

Tim Powers

Number of Children:

1

Education:

Graduated from Hoover High School. Graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in therapeutic recreation. Certification in therapeutic recreation, cancer exercise specialist, breast cancer specialist, certified in matter of balance, specialist in cardiac and pulmonary exercise, Parkinson’s exercise specialist, mental health and chronic pain support and program coordinator.