MCKYLA CARSON, MPH

Ms. Carson has been the Heart Disease and Stroke Coordinator at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services since August 2021. She received her Master of Public Health from the University of Iowa College of Public Health in Community and Behavioral Health. Before working at the department, she worked for several years in quality improvement for managed care in Iowa.

ALYSA GOETHE

Originally from Bettendorf, Iowa, Ms. Goethe attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2022 with a BA in Music Education. She worked as the Head Vocal Music Teacher at Hiatt Middle School in Des Moines before winning the title of Miss Iowa 2023. As a titleholder with the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program, Ms. Goethe has already traveled more than 26,000 miles and is now ready to take on more as Miss Iowa. As Miss Iowa, her social impact initiative is Not Your Type: Advocating for Type 1 Diabetes. She has garnered over 35 international and regional partnerships and implemented diabetes curricula across 12 districts.

KINDRA HOLSING, MD

Dr. Holsing is a third-year internal medicine resident at MercyOne Des Moines. She is the chief resident responsible for managing research and quality improvement. In her time, she authors children's books on medical conditions.

JANE K. DICKINSON, RN, PhD, CDCES

Dr. Dickinson's research and publications focus on messages' impact on people with diabetes. She was Diabetes Educator of the Year in 2019 and is currently President-Elect of the Board of Directors for the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.

ZAKIYA JENKINS, MPA, CPT, CHW

Zakiya Jenkins is the founder of Garce Fitness, a non-profit organization that provides access and opportunity to those seeking a healthy lifestyle change. Zakiya believes that access to health resources and education can change a person’s life. Zakiya holds a Master of Public Administration, is currently a Registered Dietitian student at Iowa State University, a certified community health worker, and a certified personal trainer.

WARREN PHILLIPS, PHD

Dr. Phillips is a Licensed Psychologist in Iowa and Minnesota. He is the Chief Clinical Officer of Central Iowa Psychological Services and a Teaching Professor in the Psychology Dept of Iowa State University. Dr. Phillips works with children, teens, adults, organizations, and communities to help them enhance their well-being, manage stress, and improve their self-awareness, self-regulation, and connection with themselves and others.

SYDNEY MARSHMAN OTD, OTR/L, CEAS I, CHES

Sydney Marshman is the founder and occupational therapist with Happy at Home Consulting based in Des Moines, Iowa. Happy at Home provides therapy at home to older adults with her team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists. In addition to traditional rehabilitative services, Sydney continues to increase access to home safety evaluations throughout the state.

KAREN ROOS, RDN, LD, CDCES

Ms. Roos graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in dietetics and became a Registered Dietitian in 2008. In July of 2011, she obtained her Certified Diabetes Educator status.  She has worked as the Program Director and CDE for the ADA-certified diabetes center for MercyOne Internal Medicine Clinics in Des Moines, IA, for the past 14 years. This is a unique program embedded within an internal medicine clinic. She provides a variety of services, including diabetes self-management education, personal nutrition counseling, group classes, and support meetings, and also assists with continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump management.

DALLAS SANDERS, PA, CDCES

Mr. Sanders was born and raised in Buffalo, Wyoming. He attended undergraduate school at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, where he majored in Spanish with a minor in chemistry. He attended Physician Assistant school at Touro College, Manhattan Campus, in New York City, where he was given the Maimonides Award for highest academic standing for the academic and clinical year. He has worked in Des Moines, Iowa, in  Internal Medicine with a focus on diabetes for his entire 19-year career. He has been a certified diabetes educator since 2008. He is the medical director of MercyOne Internal Medicine Des Moines Diabetes Center, which is embedded at MercyOne's internal medicine East Village office.  He is adjunct faculty at Des Moines University and a long-time preceptor for PA students, where he was awarded preceptor of the year in 2023.  He was awarded the Physician Assistant of the Year in 2017 by the Iowa Physician Assistant Society.   

SARAH STRACK, MPH

Ms. Strack is a Research Specialist at the University of Iowa Center for Evaluation Research. Her work focuses on the evaluation of chronic disease prevention interventions. She received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

NORA STELTER, PHARMD, CHWC

Dr. Stelter is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She teaches a Health Coaching elective in the College for students in all healthcare professional degree programs.

GREGORY WELK, PHD

Dr. Greg Welk is the Barbara E. Forker Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at ISU. His research focuses on the assessment and promotion of physical activity in different populations. He directs the ISU Translational Research Network (www.uturn.iastate.edu) and coordinates the dissemination of the evidence-based Walk with Ease (WWE) intervention through both in-person (group) and virtual (self-directed) formats. His portion of the presentation will cover the translation of evidence-based programs such as Walk with Ease and coupling efforts aimed at enhancing the National Diabetes Prevention Program.

GARRETT WILT, DO 

Biography is coming soon.