A world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong.
Our Impact
- 231 kids were paired with a mentor
- 116 youth served in Residential Addiction Treatment
- Treatment services provided 14,984 counseling sessions
- 4,437 families served
*2018 Data
Our Mission
To create hope and opportunity by putting kids first.
Our Core Values
Commitment + Collaboration + Compassion + Innovation + Integrity + “Can Do” Spirit
Our Leadership
The YSS leadership team represents a diverse array of specialties and expertise, with an overarching commitment to our mission of creating hope and opportunity by putting kids first.
Andrew Allen
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Briggs
Chief Financial Officer
Chad Vogel
Vice President of Development and Community Engagement
Belinda Meis
Chief Operating Officer
Terri Johanson
Child Welfare & Transitional Services Division Director
David Hicks
YSS of Marshall County Director
Jane Adams
YSS of Hamilton County Director
Tina Palmer
YSS of Boone County Center Manager
Toby O’berry
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers & Transitional Services Director
Shanda Hansen
Community Based Center Director
Gerri Bugg
Community Youth & Family Development Director
Sarah Mowery
Development Director
Amy Hutter
Director of Marketing & Communications
Anna Andrews
Human Resources Director
Karen Utke
Information Technology Director
Our Boards
Judy Albritton
Boone Middle School
Nahla Atroon
Youth Representative
Jim Black
James R. Black & Associates
Gary Botine
Mary Greeley Medical Center
Jeff Brinkley
Mason City Police Department, Mason City Advisory Board Member
James Bucher
Todd and Sargent
Tim Day
Iowa State University
Martino Harmon
Iowa State University
Kim Houston
Burke Corporation
Patrick Kremer
Marshall/Hardin County Advisory Board
Randi Peters
VenuWorks
Mike Phillips
Greater Iowa Credit Union
Monica Porter
ISU Foundation (Retired)
Mary Sheka
Simpson College, IHYC Advisory Board Member
Suzy Shierholz
Story County Community Foundation (Retired)
Brian Torresi
Davis Brown Law Firm
Austin Woodin
Edward Jones
Connie Ingraham
Webster Custom Meats
Lindsey Long
Iowa State Athletics Development
Judy Albritton
Boone Middle School
Jim Baker
McDonald's Restaurants
Ron Birkestrand
Osweilers, Hamilton County Community Advisory Board
Rod Copple
Green Hills Community (Life Care Services)
Deb Fennelly
John Kinley
School Administrator (Retired)
Sophia Magill
ISU Federal Relations
Eileen Patterson
Nevada Middle/High School
Amy Pieper
ISU Extension of Marshall County
Dalton Robey
Youth Member
Doug Robey
Martin Marietta
John Russell
Bankers Trust
Charles Small
Iowa State University
Kaylee Howe
Youth Member
Keith Swanson
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Robert Waggoner
Mary Wells
Principal (Retired)
Karen Wickert
Chemist (Retired)
Libby Zaletel
IHYC Community Advisory Board
Boone County
Judy Albritton
Deanna Anderson
Carolyn Finnestad
Lorraine Hamel
Sandi Johnson
Leone Junck
Marlene Moffitt*Joyce Peterson
Joseph Russell
Gloria Stearns*Geralyn Timm
Judy Tungesvik
Gregg Williams
*Emeritus
Hamilton County
Sonia Rodriquez
Marian Johnson
Doug Bailey
Kathy Birkestrand
Ron Birkestrand
Barb Franzen
Logan Welch
Connie Ingraham
Jean Kayser
Thomas McLaughlin
Gayle Olson
Francis Lauer
Youth Services
Raymond Beebe
Regan Banks
Shanda Hansen
Chief Jeff Brinkley
Jesse Waters
Jennifer White
Shannon Wooge
Tracy Wynn
Tracy Worley
Pat Tomson
Marshall County
Fred Lembke
Meri Edel
Michael Tupper
Kaylee Howe
Amy Pieper, Chair
Pat Kremer
Natasha Schultz
Chris Vaughn
Norma Meade
Madi Hardman
Ken Fox
Fauna Nord
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Marcy Baker
Joseph Barrett
Steve Becker*
Judy Blank
Marguerite Boss*
Mark Brown
Katie Carlton
Gina Christian
Linda Cowger-Russel*
Sonny Fox*
Lois Ichelson*
Laura Jontz
Nathan Lentz
Mark Linder
Gene Loverink*
Cliff McClure
Michael Myszewski*
Lori Neely
Mary Oliver
Amy Oliver-Peters
David Repp*
Jack Segal
Mary Sheka
Sandra Suarez
Betty Torgerson
Dave Vaudt*
Patrick Willer
Libby Zaletel
*Emeritus
Careers
If you’re interested in helping children, youth and their families have a brighter future, you may be a good fit for YSS. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or just getting started, there are many rewarding positions available across the state. View current openings, learn more about our benefits and apply today.
A Brief History
Locations
No matter where you are in Iowa, we’re here to help. Use the map below to find a YSS location near you.
