Meet the Team

Student Success Advisor
Central Iowa Student Success Center (Des Moines area)
tandersen@ICANsucceed.org
(515) 402-4206

Joined ICAN: July 2015

Education:

• M.A. in German, Bowling Green State University
• B.A. in English and German, Simpson College
• Teacher Licensure, University of Northern Iowa
• Texas Teacher Certification

Professional Experience:

• Admissions Counselor, AIB College of Business
• Admissions Representative, WyoTech
• General Education and Training Specialist, Department of the Air Force
• Teacher/Coach, Killeen Independent School District
• Student Teacher, Northside Independent School District
• Fullbright English Teaching Assistant - Linz, Austria

Professional Involvement:

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

Vice President of Programs
Central Iowa Student Success Center (Des Moines area)
edanielson@ICANsucceed.org
(515) 402-4203

Joined ICAN: September 1998

Education:

• B.A. in English and Communication Arts, William Penn College
• A.S., Carl Sandburg College

Professional Experience:

• Supervisor, Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
• Senior Outreach Representative, Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
• Outreach Representative, Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
• Assistant Director of Admissions, William Penn College

Professional Involvement:

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

Student Success Advisor
mjdougherty@icansucceed.org
(515) 402-4211

Joined ICAN: June 2017

Education:

• M.S. in School Counseling, Wayne State College
• B.A. in Music Education, Central College

Professional Experience:

• High School Counselor - Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community Schools
• High School Counselor - Boyer Valley Community Schools
• K-12 Vocal Music - Boyer Valley Community Schools
• K-6 Vocal Music Teacher - Logan-Magnolia Community Schools
• 7-12 Vocal Music - Woodbine Community Schools

Professional Involvement:

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

Student Success Advisor
Eastern Student Success Center (Quad Cities)
East Central Iowa Student Success Center (Hiawatha)
ghernandez@ICANsucceed.org
(319) 423-7702

Joined ICAN: June 2007

Education:

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

Professional Experience:

• Senior Outreach Representative, Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
• Outreach Representative, Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
• Resident Advisor for Bridge Students at Upward Bound, University of Iowa
• Student Services Facilitator, West Liberty High School

Professional Involvement:

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

Student Success Advisor
Northeast Iowa Student Success Center (Waterloo)
jholland@ICANsucceed.org
(319) 423-7703

Joined ICAN: August 1999

Education:

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

Professional Experience:

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

Professional Involvement:

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

Student Success Advisor
Southwest Iowa Student Success Center (Council Bluffs)
sirvin@icansucceed.org
(515) 402-4209

Joined ICAN: July2014

Education:

• Ms.Ed. in Secondary School Counseling, Northwest Missouri State University
• B.A. in Secondary Social Science Education, University of Northern Iowa
• A.A. in Secondary Social Science Education, Iowa Western Community College

Professional Experience:

• High School/Middle School Counselor, Treynor Community Schools
• High School/Junior High Counselor, South Page Community Schools
• Social Studies Instructor, Coach, Athletic Director, South Page Community Schools
• Social Studies Instructor and Coach, Mallard Community Schools

Professional Involvement:

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (Iowa ACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)
• Member, American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
• Past-President, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)
• School Counselor of the Year - Iowa Association of College Admission Counseling (2004)
• ICAN Advisory Council Member (2003-2006) (2012-2014)
• Counselor Advisory Board member - University of Iowa (2003-2006)
• Chairperson - Southwest Iowa Counselors (2004-2006)
• Chairperson - Western Iowa Conference Counselors (2004-2014)
• Conference Presenter - Technology for Counselors - Southwest Iowa Counselor Conference - (2013 & 2014)

President & Executive Director
East Central Iowa Student Success Center (Hiawatha)
rmiller@ICANsucceed.org
(515) 402-4200

Joined ICAN: September 2012

2007-09 Past Director

Education:

• B.A. in journalism and mass communications with a minor in marketing, University of Iowa

    Sales and Executive Management positions with: 

• ACT, Inc.
• Iowa Student Loan
• Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
• Xap Corporation
• NCS Pearson 

Professional Involvement:

• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, National Association of Student Financial Administrators (NASFAA)
• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (Iowa ACAC)  
• Member, National College Access Network (NCAN) 
• Advisory Board Member, Doorway to College Foundation

Director of Communications
East Central Iowa Student Success Center (Hiawatha)
bmorey@ICANsucceed.org
(319) 423-7708

Joined ICAN: July 2008

Education:

• M.B.A. with Marketing emphasis, Marylhurst University
• B.A. in Art and Journalism, University of Northern Iowa
• A.A., Kirkwood Community College

Professional Experience:

• Communications & Research Specialist, Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) 
• Outreach Representative, Iowa College Access Network (ICAN)
• Marketing Coordinator, Kirkwood Community College
• Graphic Designer, Kirkwood Community College
• Graphic Designer, Gazette Communications

Professional Involvement:

• Member, Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling (Iowa ACAC)
• Member, Iowa Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (IASFAA)
• Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)
• Member, National College Access Network (NCAN) 
• Nonvoting Board Member, Iowa School Counselor Association (ISCA)
• Member, Iowa College Goal Sunday Committee
• Member, College and Career Success Research Alliance

Student Success Advisor
mschneekloth@ICANsucceed.org
(319) 423-7704

Joined ICAN: August 2017

Education:

• B.A. in Communications Studies and Public Relations, Mount Mercy University

Professional Experience:

• Assistant Marketing Manager, Coe College
• Communications & Support Specialist, Frank N. Magid Associates
• Recruitment Coordinator Graduate & Accelerated Programs, Mount Mercy Univesity
• Events & Volunteer Coordinator, Four Oaks
• Professional Involvement:

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

Student Success Advisor
Central Iowa Student Success Center (Ankeny)
jschultz@ICANsucceed.org
(515) 402-4210

Joined ICAN: July 2008

Education:

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

Professional Experience:

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

Professional Involvement:

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

Administrative Assistant
East Central Iowa Student Success Center (Hiawatha)
cshupp@ICANsucceed.org
(319) 423-7705

Joined ICAN: January 2007

Education:

• B.S. in Education, minor in Health Education, Iowa State University
• Coaching Endorsement, Iowa State University

Professional Experience:

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

Student Success Advisor
East Central Iowa Student Success Center (Hiawatha)
sstamp@ICANsucceed.org
(319) 423-7706

Joined ICAN: January 2010

Education:

• B.A. in Sociology, Central College

Professional Experience:

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

Professional Involvement:

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