Sacha Wise

Leader of Empower Rural Iowa, focused on designing and implementing programs that help small towns and rural communities access planning resources, grants, and technical assistance to support long-term economic vitality. opportunityiowa+2

Experienced AmeriCorps program manager with multi-year responsibility for the Rural Iowa AmeriCorps program, including host-site coordination, member benefits administration, and supporting service placements in rural community organizations and schools. azurewebsites+2

Public-facing program representative who speaks on behalf of Empower Rural Iowa and related initiatives in press releases and conference presentations, and who coordinates with state leadership and local partners to expand rural support programs. innovationia+2

Engaged in community and volunteer leadership beyond state government through participation on nonprofit boards (Keep Iowa Beautiful), signaling a commitment to community improvement and hands-on local revitalization efforts. keepiowabeautiful+1