Harkin Institute Staff

The staff at The Harkin Institute is committed to providing research and programming that helps policymakers, members of the public and students stay well informed and inspires creative cooperation and engagement.

Matthew Reed, Ph.D.

Executive Director
matthew.reed@drake.edu
515-271-2512

Daniel Van Sant, J.D., M.S. Ed.

Director of Disability Policy
daniel.vansant@drake.edu
515-271-3223
View Daniel’s Bio

Adam Shriver

Director of Wellness and Nutrition Policy
adam.shriver@drake.edu

Jennifer Fiihr

Operations Director and Building Contact for the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center
jennifer.fiihr@drake.edu
515-271-3692

Kathryn Kuckelman

Communications Manager
kathryn.kuckelman@drake.edu
515-271-1895

Lila Johnson

Graphic Designer and Accessibility Specialist
lila.johnson@drake.edu
515-271-3691

Ashley Ezzio

UpLift Project Coordinator
ashley.ezzio@drake.edu
515-271-1813

Michael Berger

UpLift Project Coordinator
michael.berger@drake.edu
515-249-4497

Stephanie Sinovic

Senior Advancement Officer, Drake University Advancement
stephanie.sinovic@drake.edu

Hope Bibens

Director of Archives & Special Collections
Associate Professor, Drake University
hope.bibens@drake.edu
515-271-2088

Address: 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Phone: (515) 271-3623

Email: harkininstitute@drake.edu

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.