Board of Directors

MICA’s Board of Directors helps us change lives and build better communities by donating their time and talents to guide our organization. The Board has equal representation from public, private, and low-income sectors, each serving a crucial role in MICA’s success.

Meet our board

Amanda Harris, Chair (Story County)

Lisa Heddens, Vice Chair/Planning and Programming Chair (Story County)

Laura Eilers, Secretary (Marshall County)

Velia Misty Ruiz (Marshall)

Gayle Luze, Nominating Chair (Story County)

Rashell Mendoza (Tama County)

Lisa Naig (Marshall County)

Magali Marquez (Marshall County)

Tracey Peak (Poweshiek County)

Kevin Goodman (Marshall)

Committee assignments:

Planning and Programming: Lisa Heddens (chair), Gayle Luze, Laura Eilers, Lisa Naig, Magali Marquez, Rashell Mendoza, Velia Misty Ruiz

Audit and Operations: Tracey Peak, Amanda Harris, Amanda Harris (chair)