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
Rayna L. Stoycheva, Ph.D.
Director of Retirement Security Policy
rayna.stoycheva@drake.edu
515-271-3222
View Rayna’s CV
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Adam Shriver
Director of Wellness and Nutrition Policy
adam.shriver@drake.edu
Jennifer Fiihr
Office Manager 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.