Stefanie Kaylor - Stefanie Kaylor is a Des Moines native who now works as a librarian. She attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where she earned a BA in English and Education. She went on to UNI to earn an MA in School Library Studies. She is an avid reader and writer and publishes her own zine. She lives with her husband, her five-year-old child, a dog, and a cat. As a reader, writer, and librarian, Stefanie knows that reading and hearing stories allows us to experience lives both similar to and different from our own, see worlds we've never seen, and witness the world we know in a new light.

Mayra de Catalan - Mayra de Catalan is a solution-focused individual who is a giver. She values the time with her family and friends. Throughout her career Mayra has held titles as
Vice President of Analytics, Investor, and Director of Decision Science, but her most prized title has been that of a loving and devoted mother.

She began her career while attending Drake University. Soon after graduating with a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, Mayra became a leader in numerous roles including scoring, modeling, and analytics. Mayra also has a master’s degree in management. She has been active serving as a leader in her community. In the Des Moines area, she has served as events chair, chapter co-chair and chapter chair for several organizations. She is also the founder and president of the Marco Fagoada Scholarship and has been treasurer of several other scholarship funds. She volunteers at Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage. It makes her very happy to help our local community. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. She enjoys running, biking, reading, swimming, and living a healthy lifestyle. Mayra has a passion for education and helping youth.