Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Announces New Board Leadership
April Schmaltz of Delta Dental of Iowa assumes role of Board President
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced leadership changes among its Board of Directors.
April Schmaltz, President and CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa, has been elected Board President. She will succeed Jeff Pomeranz, who has served as President since 2022. In addition, President of Hy-Vee Inc., Aaron Wiese, will remain in his role as Board Vice President. Becky Woody, President, HealthPartners UnityPoint Health, will serve as Board Treasurer.
"I am honored to lead our incredible board in advancing the mission of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative," said Board President, April Schmaltz. "With the work of new and existing board members, and the HSI team, we will continue to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve by ensuring every Iowan has the opportunity to live their healthiest life."
Other member of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Board of Directors include:
● Jami Haberl, Board Secretary – Executive Director, Healthiest State Initiative
● Matt Evans – TrueNorth Companies
● Quentin Hart – City of Waterloo
● Meg Schneider – Iowa Association of Business and Industry
● Dr. Jennifer Groos - Iowa Primary Care Association and B. Engebretsen Medical Clinic
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative would like to thank long time board members whose terms conclude in October. Past Board President, Jeff Pomeranz, Past Board President Laura Jackson, and Past Board Treasurer, Nicole Crain for their dedication and service. They have served as HSI Board Members for a combined 20+ years. The ongoing programming and growth of the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is due in part to their assistance and leadership.
To learn more about the Healthiest State Initiative, its mission, vision and leadership, visit www.IowaHealthiestState.com/About.
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The Healthiest State Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization driven by the vision that every Iowan has the opportunity to live their healthiest life. By creating awareness and integrating solutions to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans, we can realize that vision. For more information, visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com.