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.
Ray Walton
Interim Executive Director
ray.walton@drake.edu
Daniel Van Sant, J.D., M.S. Ed.
Director of Disability Policy
daniel.vansant@drake.edu
515-271-3223
View Daniel’s Bio
Rayna L. Stoycheva, PhD
Director of Retirement Security Policy
rayna.stoycheva@drake.edu
515-271-3222
View Rayna’s CV
View Rayna’s Bio
Mady Nachtman
Office Manager
Building Contact for the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center
mady.nachtman@drake.edu
515-271-3688
Lila Johnson
Graphic Design Specialist
lila.johnson@drake.edu
Hope Bibens
Director of Archives & Special Collections
Associate Professor, Drake University
hope.bibens@drake.edu
515-271-2088
Stephanie Sinovic
Senior Advancement Officer, Drake University Advancement
stephanie.sinovic@drake.edu
Address: 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515) 271-3623
Fax Number: (515) 271-3631
Email: harkininstitute@drake.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.