Board of Directors
The Capital City Pride Board centers on the fundamental responsibilities of providing the organization with sound governance, fiduciary and strategic oversight, and direction. The board is responsible for assuring the financial integrity and solvency of the organization and establishing procedures to safeguard the organization from fraud and risk. The board oversees:
- The operations of the organization
- That the mission addresses a community need
- That the public’s trust is upheld
- That all practices are ethical
- That legal requirements are met.

Dan Jansen
(he/him/his)
Chair

Burl Hutchison
(he/him/his)
Vice Chair

Meredith Murphy
(she/her/hers)
Secretary

Shannon Samuelson
(she/her/hers)
Director of Finance

Amy Eaton
(she/her/hers)
Ex Officio

Rebecca Smith
(she/her/hers)
Director of Community Engagement

Vivette Perry
(she/her/hers)
Director of Entertainment & Gala

Shaun Eilander
(he/him/his)
Director of Events & Education

Maison Bleam
(he/him/his)
Director of Pride Fest

Meda Brkic
(she/her/hers)
Director of Diversity, Accessibility, & Inclusion

Bartley Mullin
(he/him/his)
Director of PR & Communications

Kyli Hassebrock
(she/her/hers)
Director of Brand & Marketing

Steven Hodges
(he/him/his)
Director of IT
Deputy Directors & Volunteers
Austin Pueschel
Deputy Director of Brand & Marketing
Charles Newell
PR & Communications Committee Member
Hillary Mullen
Deputy Director of PR & Communications
Josh PeterSmith
Deputy Director of Brand & Marketing
Katherine Price
Deputy Director of Events & Education
Rob Rose
(he/him/his)
Deputy Director of IT
Sara Middleton-Downing
(she/her/hers)
Deputy Director of Pride Fest
Sarena Ramirez
Deputy Director of Community Engagement
Zach Rus
Deputy Director of Community Engagement
Board Support

Cassandra Halls
Consultant, 2 The Top

Darren Hushak
Production, Pinnacle Recording

Jen Carruthers
(she/her/hers)
Sponsorship

Joelle Blanchard
Photographer

Kristen Myers
(she/her/hers)
Event Management, Party on Des Moines

Scott Bruxvoort
(they/them/theirs)
Videographer