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Our Organization

Our Organization

A Heart for Those 60+

The people behind Heartland of Story County make our comprehensive programs, services, and outreach possible. We have dedicated staff who bring decades of experience serving those 60+ in the Story County area, as well as a passionate pool of volunteers who share their time and talents. 

Staff with seniors at lunch

OUR STAFF

Schildroth

Deb Schildroth

Executive Director

Laurie - Yocum-Whipple

Laurie Yocum-Whipple

Adult Day Center Director

Smith

Rhonda Smith

Nutrition and Outreach Coordinator

Johnson

Jacque Johnson

Administrative Assistant

Anne Nordman

Anne Nordman

Outreach Specialist

Speaking Events

Heartland of Story County staff have expertise in a wide range of topics for aging. From cognitive challenges to building connections to available resources and more, our staff is available to speak at your upcoming event or meeting serving those 60+ and/or their caregivers. For speaking event opportunities, please contact our executive director, Deb Schildroth, at dschildroth@heartlandofstorycounty.org or 515-686-8452. 

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Pam White

President

Marty Chitty

President-Elect

Leo Milleman

Past President

Rhonda Whitney

Treasurer

Holly Lipsey

Secretary

Eliz Erbes
Jennifer Margrett
Joe Merchant

OUR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY

From Meals on Wheels delivery to the Adult Day Center, there’s a volunteer position for anyone passionate about making a difference for those 60+ in Story County. Contact Deb Schildroth at dschildroth@heartlandofstorycounty.org or 515-686-8452 for more information.