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One Iowa has been the go-to organization for thoughtful responses to issues arising in the community. The LGBTQ Older Adults Conference has been another such response. It provides leadership and workshops to thoughtfully explore the needs of our gay seniors, those that led the way 30-40 years ago and can continue to do so with our help. Gary

Moore.

RESOURCES - ONE IOWA January 2020 marks the start of the Iowa Legislative session. Learn how to contact your legislator, brush up on the issues, and sign up for action alerts. *One Iowa proudly provides a list of resources for LGBTQ Iowans and allies. Inclusion on our website does not warrant or ONE IOWA VIRTUAL GALA 2021 May Gala Event. Thursday, May 6th, 6 pm – 7 pm. LGBTQ+ Inclusive Restorative Yoga. One Iowa executive director, Courtney Reyes, is a certified yoga instructor and will lead a virtual restorative slow flow yoga class. Donate $20 at this event and automatically get entered into our raffle.

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MAX MOWITZ - ONE IOWA Max Mowitz is Program Director at One Iowa, Iowa’s statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization, overseeing organizational programming, direct service, and community education via LGBTQ training. Max has been active in LGBTQ advocacy work since coming out in high school, focusing on comprehensive LGBTQ education to the broader community as a component of queer liberation. Max specializes

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Keenan Crow has been active in Iowa politics since 2010 when they interned with Chris Hall’s campaign for Iowa State Representative. Since then, they have been involved with several nonprofit organizations including Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and Cedar Valley Citizens for Undoing Racism. They were also involved in One Iowa’s campus group at the

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One Iowa Board of Directors. One Iowa’s board of directors is committed to advancing our mission and vision through strategic leadership. The team’s commitment and stewardship ensures we have the best practices and policies in place to deepen the connection between One Iowa and the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2020: MCKENA RICHARDSON LGBTQ Leadership Institute 2020: McKena Richardson. Mikekena “McKena” Richardson (She/Her/Él) is originally from Quartz Hill, California. She graduated as valedictorian in high school then next attended, Loyola Marymount University (LMU), where she majored in Engineering, played Womxn’s Basketball, and assisted the team in achieving a West Coast Conference Division I Championship.

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Courtney Reyes is a stay at home mom turned executive director. After getting a degree from Iowa State in 2006, Courtney knew she would end up in a helping profession. Following graduation, she worked in a substance abuse treatment facility serving women and their children. Courtney spent the next several years raising her two boys. HOME - ONE IOWAABOUT USOUR WORKRESOURCESEVENTSBLOG POSTSHEALTHCARE

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One Iowa has been the go-to organization for thoughtful responses to issues arising in the community. The LGBTQ Older Adults Conference has been another such response. It provides leadership and workshops to thoughtfully explore the needs of our gay seniors, those that led the way 30-40 years ago and can continue to do so with our help. Gary

Moore.

RESOURCES - ONE IOWA January 2020 marks the start of the Iowa Legislative session. Learn how to contact your legislator, brush up on the issues, and sign up for action alerts. *One Iowa proudly provides a list of resources for LGBTQ Iowans and allies. Inclusion on our website does not warrant or ONE IOWA VIRTUAL GALA 2021 May Gala Event. Thursday, May 6th, 6 pm – 7 pm. LGBTQ+ Inclusive Restorative Yoga. One Iowa executive director, Courtney Reyes, is a certified yoga instructor and will lead a virtual restorative slow flow yoga class. Donate $20 at this event and automatically get entered into our raffle.

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MAX MOWITZ - ONE IOWA Max Mowitz is Program Director at One Iowa, Iowa’s statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization, overseeing organizational programming, direct service, and community education via LGBTQ training. Max has been active in LGBTQ advocacy work since coming out in high school, focusing on comprehensive LGBTQ education to the broader community as a component of queer liberation. Max specializes

KEENAN CROW

Keenan Crow has been active in Iowa politics since 2010 when they interned with Chris Hall’s campaign for Iowa State Representative. Since then, they have been involved with several nonprofit organizations including Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and Cedar Valley Citizens for Undoing Racism. They were also involved in One Iowa’s campus group at the

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One Iowa Board of Directors. One Iowa’s board of directors is committed to advancing our mission and vision through strategic leadership. The team’s commitment and stewardship ensures we have the best practices and policies in place to deepen the connection between One Iowa and the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2020: MCKENA RICHARDSON LGBTQ Leadership Institute 2020: McKena Richardson. Mikekena “McKena” Richardson (She/Her/Él) is originally from Quartz Hill, California. She graduated as valedictorian in high school then next attended, Loyola Marymount University (LMU), where she majored in Engineering, played Womxn’s Basketball, and assisted the team in achieving a West Coast Conference Division I Championship.

COURTNEY REYES

Courtney Reyes is a stay at home mom turned executive director. After getting a degree from Iowa State in 2006, Courtney knew she would end up in a helping profession. Following graduation, she worked in a substance abuse treatment facility serving women and their children. Courtney spent the next several years raising her two boys. RESOURCES - ONE IOWA January 2020 marks the start of the Iowa Legislative session. Learn how to contact your legislator, brush up on the issues, and sign up for action alerts. *One Iowa proudly provides a list of resources for LGBTQ Iowans and allies. Inclusion on our website does not warrant or

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History. One Iowa was founded in 2005 to advocate for LGBTQ Iowans’ right to marry. The original goal of the organization was realized on April 3, 2009 when the Iowa Supreme Court made the unanimous decision in Varnum v. Brien to make marriage equality a reality in Iowa. The organization then changed course and dedicated itself to defending

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One Iowa has been the go-to organization for thoughtful responses to issues arising in the community. The LGBTQ Older Adults Conference has been another such response. It provides leadership and workshops to thoughtfully explore the needs of our gay seniors, those that led the way 30-40 years ago and can continue to do so with our help. Gary

Moore.

ONE IOWA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE APPLICATION 2020 L ONE IOWA One Iowa 2020 Leadership Institute – Applications Due April 15th. One Iowa’s Leadership Institute is a four-month program for LGBTQ Iowans to gain the skills needed to take on high level positions in their prospective careers. The curriculum encourages individuals to plan for and reach goals ranging from nonprofit leadership, community

ONE IOWA GALA 2021

One Iowa Gala 2021. Join us as we celebrate 12 years of marriage equality at the 12th annual One Iowa Virtual Gala on Thursday, August 5th! We are excited to lift spirits and come together for our biggest fundraiser of the year! So far in 2021, we successfully killed 15 anti-LGBTQ bills in the Iowa Statehouse, trained over 200+ Iowans, and INCLUSIVE JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES IN IOWA Inclusive Jobs & Opportunities in Iowa. One Iowa provides a list of external and internal jobs and opportunities for LGBTQ Iowans and allies. Inclusion on our website does not warrant or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or outcome. You must fully vet each resource and ensure it’s still relevant and any deadlines haven’t

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LGBTQ OLDER ADULTS

LGBTQ older adults face unique challenges to healthcare and support. These resources can help you learn about local and national organizations that advocate for the equality of LGBTQ older adults. One Iowa proudly provides a list of resources for LGBTQ Iowans and allies. Inclusion on our website does not warrant or imply any endorsement, recommendation, LGBTQ LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 2020: MITCHELL HOOYER LGBTQ Leadership Institute 2020: Mitchell Hooyer. Mitchell is an Iowa native raised on a cattle farm near Sioux Center, educated in Des Moines at Drake University, and is currently finishing medical school at the University of Iowa. CENTRAL IOWA LGBTQ+ HEALTH AND WELLNESS VIRTUAL TABLES Pride Fitness Personal trainer dedicated to creating a safe space to build strength both physically and mentally, get out of daily aches and pains and feel empowered within yourself and your abilities. @pridefitnessdsm on social media 515-318-7965 pridefitnesscompany@gmail.com Iowa Safe Schools The mission of Iowa Safe Schools is to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing learning

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Emily Cohen. Emily was born in Des Moines, IA. She received a B.A. in political science and a minor in chemistry from the University of Northern Iowa. She continued her pursuit of education at Drake University Law School, and graduated in May 2015 with concentrations and certificates in legislative practice and public service.

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One Iowa has been the go-to organization for thoughtful responses to issues arising in the community. The LGBTQ Older Adults Conference has been another such response. It provides leadership and workshops to thoughtfully explore the needs of our gay seniors, those that led the way 30-40 years ago and can continue to do so with our help.

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The people are what drew me to One Iowa and why I’ve been volunteering here since 2008. The staff at One Iowa have always been kind, considerate, and accepting. I admire the work they do and I’m happy to help out in whatever way I can; whether it’s doing data entry or volunteering at an event.

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