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.
Hope Bibens
Director of Archives & Special Collections
Associate Professor, Drake University
hope.bibens@drake.edu
515-271-2088
Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt, PhD, RDN
Director of Wellness and Nutrition Policy
lyndi.buckingham-schutt@drake.edu
515-271-2162
Meg Johnson
Administrative Assistant
megan.johnson@drake.edu
515-271-3593
Joseph Jones, PhD, MPA
Executive Director
joseph.jones@drake.edu
Emily Schettler
Communications Manager
emily.schettler@drake.edu
515-271-3592
Stephanie Sinovic
Senior Advancement Officer, Drake University Advancement
stephanie.sinovic@drake.edu
Rayna L. Stoycheva, PhD
Director of Retirement Security Policy
rayna.stoycheva@drake.edu
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Daniel Van Sant, J.D., M.S. Ed.
Director of Disability Policy
daniel.vansant@drake.edu
View Daniel’s Bio
Address: 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone: (515) 271-3592
Fax Number: (515) 271-3631
Email: harkininstitute@drake.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.