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.

Joseph Jones, MPA
Executive Director
joseph.jones@drake.edu

Brenda Kole, MPA
Operations Director
brenda.kole@drake.edu
515-271-2875

Amy Bentley, MPP
Policy Director
amy.bentley@drake.edu
515-271-3591

Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt, PhD, RDN
Associate Director of Wellness and Nutrition Policy
lyndi.buckingham-schutt@drake.edu
515-271-2162

Emily Schettler
Communications Manager
emily.schettler@drake.edu
515-271-3592

Meg Johnson
Administrative Assistant
megan.johnson@drake.edu
515-271-3593

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

Hope Grebner-Bibens
Political Papers Archivist and Assistant Professor, Drake University
hope.bibens@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.