Our Team

Our team works tirelessly within communities across the state to defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all Iowans through litigation, education, and community engagement.

Legal Assistance: If you have a legal problem or question, email us at legal.program@aclu-ia.org or write us at ACLU of Iowa 505 Fifth Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Contacting another email or person for legal assistance or information will slow down the processing of your request.

To contact an ACLU staff person, please consult the directory below or call 515-243-3988.

	Mark Stringer Executive Director Pronouns: He/Him/His Email Mark
	Shefali Aurora Staff Attorney Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Shefali
	Rita Bettis Austen Legal Director Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Rita
	Maria Bottino Paralegal Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Maria
	Erica Dubin-Barz Community Engagement Associate Pronouns: She/her/hers Email Erica
	Sarah Conroy Development Director Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Sarah
	Becca Eastwood Advocacy Campaign Manager Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Becca
	Kristina Libbey Development Associate Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Kristina
	Veronica Lorson Fowler Communications Director Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Veronica
	Cindy Garcia Communications Manager Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Cindy
	Julie Luther Finance/HR Director Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Email Julie
	Pete McRoberts Policy Director Email Pete
	Thomas Story Staff Attorney Pronouns: He/Him or They/Their Email Thomas