Make-A-Wish^® Iowa

Urbandale, Iowa – For heroes day in middle school, a young girl dressed up as a founder of Make-A-Wish. And now that young girl has grown up, leads in her community and leads in her industry. She will now get to be a hero to children across Iowa, as she has been appointed to the Make-A-Wish Iowa board of Directors. 

"I'm beyond thrilled to be joining the esteemed and accomplished Board of Make-A-Wish Iowa.” said Jennifer Bryant. “As someone who believes every person should strive each day to make the day better for someone else, joining an organization that makes so many lives better day in and day out is a dream come true." 

Jennifer Bryant is the Owner of Human Pivot, an independent Human Resources consulting practice in West Des Moines, Iowa. She has over twenty years of Human Resource experience before establishing her own business. Jennifer most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer for American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company. Jennifer’s expertise is providing expert HR counsel with special emphasis on executive coaching, leadership development, organizational transformation, talent strategy and maximizing human potential. Jennifer is also highly involved with the central Iowa community.

“Knowing Jennifer’s incredible reputation, combined with her own personal story, I am so honored that she has chosen to serve children across Iowa by joining our Board of Directors,” shared Sara Kurovski, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa. “Her skills and experience will strengthen the dedicated team of community leaders, who are all committed to granting wishes of every eligible child with a critical illness in Iowa.”

The listing of our entire board can be found on our website at wish.org/iowa/our-chapter.