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
Assistant Director of Operations
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
Sarah Wood
Administrative Assistant and Assistant to Senator Harkin
sarah.wood@drake.edu
515-271-3593
Emily Schettler
Communications Strategist
emily.schettler@drake.edu
515-271-3592
Stephanie Sinovic
Major Gift Officer, Drake University Advancement
stephanie.sinovic@drake.edu
Hope Grebner-Bibens
Political Papers Archivist and Assistant Professor, Drake University
hope.bibens@drake.edu
Zachary Mecham
VISTA Special Projects Coordinator
zachary.mecham@drake.edu
Address: 2429 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 a.m. to 4 p.m.