Anna PierceCollege: University of Northern Colorado

Year: Graduate Program

Academic Programs: Chemistry Education

High School: Johnston High School

Hometown: Johnston, IA

Benjamin MorrettCollege: Drake University

Year: Junior

Academic Programs: Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology and Business Studies

High School: Chariton High School

Hometown: Chariton, IA

Liz ContrerasCollege: Kansas City Art Institue

Year: Sophomore

Academic Programs: Fiber Art

High School: Lincoln High School

Hometown: Des Moines, IA

Tyler VossCollege: Drake University

Year: Junior

Academic Programs: Health Sciences

High School: Iowa City West High School

Hometown: Iowa City, IA

Miguel GuerreroCollege: Iowa State University

Year: Senior

Academic Programs: Mechanical Engineering

High School: East High School

Hometown: Des Moines, IA

Sarah HeiderstadtCollege: Simpson College

Year: Junior

Academic Programs: Religion

High School: Strasburg High School

Hometown: Strasburg, CO

Clarissa MejiaCollege: Des Moines Area Community College

Year: Sophomore

Academic Programs: Social Work and Psychology

High School: East High School

Hometown: Des Moines, IA

Raul Anguiano Jr.College: Iowa State University

Year: Junior

Academic Programs: Civil Engineering

High School: East High School

Hometown: Sioux City, IA

MEET YOUR STUDENT SUMMIT MENTORSOur eight college student mentors are excited to work with you during the 2017 Student Summit.

Christina Sibouih Project Director

Nathan Svare Facilitator

School Districts: Davenport, Fort Dodge, Clinton, Columbus Junction

Erin Valerio-Garsow Facilitator

School Districts: Des Moines, Storm Lake

Darcie Sprouse Project Coordinator

Denise Roberg Facilitator

School Districts: Perry, Marshalltown

Karmon Long Facilitator

School Districts: Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Sioux City, Denison

MEET YOUR GEAR UP IOWA PROFESSIONAL STAFFThe GEAR UP Iowa team works with school staff and community partners throughout the year to provide resources and support college and career readiness programming for students and families. We are looking forward to empowering student leaders who are attending our GEAR UP Iowa Student Summit!