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YWCA Ames at ISU Staff

 

 

Angela Merrick, Executive Director 

 

Angela grew up in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 2006 and has a background in journalism and nonprofit management. She became the Executive Director of the YWCA Ames-ISU in August 2011. She is married and has three boys - an 11-year-old named Oliver, a 9- year-old named Hudson, and a 5-year-old named Liam. They also have a boxer named Rufus. Angela spends her free time attending her kids' activities, traveling, reading, camping, fishing, swimming and spending time with family.

You can reach Angela at:
amerrick@iastate.edu

Sydney Anderson, Financial/Office Assistant

 

Sydney is a current junior at Iowa State planning on double majoring in Finance and Management. She moved to the Des Moines area a few years ago after growing up in the small town of New Hampton, Iowa. Sydney loves spending her free time outdoors, playing volleyball, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeye’s Basketball Team. She is currently a member of the Chi Omega sorority and cannot wait to become more involved in the community of Ames!

You can reach Sydney at:
mariesyd@iastate.edu

Isabelle Lein, GIRLS Power Mentoring Coordinator

 

Isabelle Lein is a a junior at Iowa State University studying Biology on the Pre Med track with a minor in Spanish. In her free time, she loves to cook, lift weights, play board games and fish. This will be her third year with Girls Power and says it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of her college career. Her favorite part of the program is getting to see the mentees open up to their mentors and witnessing the special bonds they form. 

You can reach Isabelle at:

ijlein@iastate.edu

Molly Boevers, GIRLS Power Mentoring Coordinator

 

You can reach Molly at:

mboevers@iastate.edu

Megan Neuroth, CollegeBound Mentoring Coordinator

 

Megan is a junior at Iowa State University studying elementary education. She is from Ankeny, Iowa, and loves spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. Megan was a mentor for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. Megan's favorite part of the program is getting to spend time with her mentee and the opportunity to be a role model for so many young women.

 

You can reach Megan at:

neuroth@iastate.edu

Claire Gaarde, CollegeBound Mentoring Coordinator

 

Claire is a junior at Iowa State studying elementary education. She is from Iowa City, Iowa and loves being active and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. Claire was a mentor for the 2021-2022 school year. Claire's favorite part of the program is spending time with her mentee and making connections!

 

You can reach Claire at:

cegaarde@iastate.edu

Halle Nanninga, Global Outreach Coordinator

 

Halle is a graduate student in Architecture and Business at Iowa State. She is originally from Edmonton Alberta. She is passionate about creating welcoming environments and enjoys experiencing and learning about new cultures and new stories. In her free time, she finds joy in time spent with others, travelling, trying new fitness classes, and exploring creative projects.

 

You can reach Halle at:

hallenan@iastate.edu

 

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