Meet the Staff

Deb Barry

Joined ICAN: July 2007

Education:

• B.A. in English Secondary Education, Saint Ambrose University
• M.A. in Student Development in Postsecondary Education, University of Iowa

Professional Experience:

• High School English Teacher, Aquinas High School
• Coordinator, Academic Services, Upward Bound Project, University of Iowa

Professional Involvement:

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)

Jennifer Coffman

Joined ICAN: October 2008

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology
• M.A. in Educational Leadership Policy Studies

Professional Experience:

• Loan Counselor, Iowa Student Loan
• Graduate Assistant, Iowa State University
  • High Ability Recruitment Coordinator
  • Transfer Admissions Representative
• Learning Strategist and Mentor Coordinator, Student Athletes, Iowa State University

Erick Danielson

Joined ICAN: September 1998

• A.S., Carl Sandburg College
• B.A., William Penn College

• Assistant Director of Admissions, William Penn College

• Member and Past Professional Development Chair, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member and Nonvoting Member of Executive Board, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)

Juan Garcia

Joined ICAN: September 2006

• B.S. in Business Administration, Universidad de Lima, Peru

• Account Executive, Hispanic Marketing, Sales and Promotion, Donnelly Marketing
• Promotions Manager, Spanish-language magazine, Meredith Corporation
• Outreach Representative, Iowa College Access Network

• State Coordinator, 2009 Iowa College Goal Sunday
• President, Board of Directors, Hispanic Educational Resources
• Member, Advisory Board, Iowa Workforce Development New Iowans Center
• Member, Coordinating Board, City of Des Moines Municipal Housing Program
• Member, Spanish Major Advisory Board, Grand View College
• Volunteer Fire Captain, Northern Warren Fire Department

Anna Haug

Joined ICAN: September 2006

• B.A., Luther College

• Student Caller, Luther College Admissions
• Bilingual NPI Enumerator, Fox Systems
• Program Assistant, Drake University Head Start

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member and Member of Program Committee, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)

Lupe Hernandez

Joined ICAN: June 2007

• B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Iowa Wesleyan College

• Resident Advisor for Bridge Students at Upward Bound, University of Iowa
• Student Services Facilitator, West Liberty High School

• Member, Hispanic Professionals Network in the Quad Cities
• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)
• Member, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
• Member, Mexican American Organization, Davenport
• College Fair Co-chair, Viva Quad Cities

John Holland

Joined ICAN: September 1999

• B.A. in General Studies with Business Minor, University of Northern Iowa
• M.A.E. in College/University Student Services, University of Northern Iowa

• Financial Aid Coordinator, Hawkeye Community College
• Peer Advisor, Financial Aid Office, University of Northern Iowa

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)

Carla Jesse

Joined ICAN: February 2010

• B.A. in Sociology, University of Northern Iowa

• Director of Public Support, American Red Cross, Grant Wood Area Chapter
• Community Development Manager, Girl Scouts of the Mississippi Valley

• Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals

Steve Loven

Joined ICAN: September 1999

• B.A., Luther College

• Financial Aid Director, Des Moines Area Community College
• 29 years financial aid experience

• Past President and Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA)
• Member, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)

Brittania Morey

Joined ICAN: July 2008

• A.A., Kirkwood Community College
• B.A. in Art and Journalism, University of Northern Iowa

• Outreach Representative, Iowa College Access Network
• Graphic Designer, Gazette Communications
• Graphic Designer, Kirkwood Community College
• Marketing Coordinator, Kirkwood Community College

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)

Bob Redman

Joined ICAN: July 2000

• B.S.E., Truman State University

• Student Loan Officer, Decatur County State Bank
• Field Representative, Iowa College Student Aid Commission
• Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Graceland University
• Service Representative, USA Group

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)

Debbie Scholz

Joined ICAN: May 2001

• Des Moines Area Community College
• University of Minnesota, Rochester

• Vice President, Student Loan Marketing, USA Group
• Vice President, Iowa Higher Education Loan Program (IHELP)
• Director of Financial Aid, Des Moines Area Community College

• Member, Iowa Association of College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member and Past Secretary, Past Vice President, Past President, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
  • Associate Member, Leadership Symposium
  • Committee Involvement: Community Outreach, Electronic Services, Federal and State Issues, Mentoring Task Force, Newsletter, Professional Development, School Relations and Sponsorship
  • Awards: Distinguished Service Award (twice), John Heisner Award and Meritorious Service Award
• Member and Past President, Iowa Dollars for Scholars
  • Committee Involvement: Governor's Cup Race for DFS and Chapter Development, Fund Development
• Member and Past Conference Coordinator, Iowa Jump$tart Coalition
  • Committee involvement: Marketing Committee
• Member and Past Secretary and Past Conference Chair, Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA)
  • Committee Involvement: Archives, Governance, Federal Issues, Professional Development and Summer Institute
  • Conference Presenter
  • Awards: Presidential Award and Meritorious Service Award
• Member, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)

Jessica Schultz

Joined ICAN: July 2008

• B.S. in Marketing, Northwest Missouri State University

• Loan Counselor, Iowa Student Loan
• Admissions Representative, Kaplan University
• Admissions Representative, Vatterott College

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)

Cindy Shupp

Joined ICAN: January 2007

• B.S. in Physical Education/Health with Coaching Endorsement, Iowa State University

• Registrar, Decorah High School
• Boys Swimming Coach, Decorah High School
• YMCA Program Director, Marshalltown
• Girls Swimming Coach, Marshalltown
• YMCA Aquatic Director, Oskalooska

Shea Stamp

Joined ICAN: January 2010

• B.A. in Sociology, Central College

• Admission Representative, Central College
• Assistant Baseball Coach, Central College

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)

Chris Traetow

Joined ICAN: July 2005

• B.A. in General Studies/Communications, University of Northern Iowa

• Admissions Counselor, Waldorf College
• Assistant Director of Admissions, Coe College

• Member, Past College Day/College Night Co-chair and Past President, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)