Meet the Team Behind the Mission
Leadership begins with purpose. The Miss Iowa Organization is led by dedicated volunteers from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, united by one shared mission: to empower women to lead with purpose.
Through mentorship, scholarship, education, and service, we help young women discover their voice, grow as leaders, and create meaningful impact in their communities.
Together, we are building more than titleholders, we are cultivating confident, capable changemakers who will shape the future of Iowa and beyond.
Investing in Future Leaders
United by a passion for empowering women, our board members help create opportunities that inspire leadership, foster lifelong sisterhood, and encourage meaningful impact in communities across Iowa.
Leslie Moore
Executive Director
Jennifer Crome
Teen Director
Lisa Durbin
Treasurer
Ashley Brown
Secertary
Gabby Andresen
Marketing Director
Dapo Kolawole
Board Member
Natasha Sottos
Board Member
Mary Wilson
Associate Board Member
Why We Serve.
We serve because we believe in the mission.
The Miss Iowa Organization exists to empower women to lead with purpose while advancing education, service, scholarship, and success. Through every competition, scholarship, and volunteer effort, we help build strong foundations of sisterhood, personal integrity, and community impact.
We have witnessed firsthand how this program transforms lives, opening doors, inspiring confidence, and preparing women to become leaders in their schools, careers, and communities.
Together, we are committed to fostering academic excellence, encouraging meaningful service, and creating opportunities for women across Iowa to use their voices, pursue their dreams, and make a difference that lasts far beyond the stage.
Join a community committed to empowering women to lead, serve, and succeed.