The 2025 Inspiring Women of Iowa Event is presented by:

At the ninth annual Inspiring Women of Iowa luncheon on May 9, 2025, we'll honor 16 finalists and celebrate the Courage, Confidence, and Character Award recipients as well as individuals of any gender who make up the community of support around them - Inspiring Advocates for Women.

We are happy to announce the finalists for the 2025 Inspiring Women of Iowa event, presented by Lincoln Savings Bank. Please join us along with our Event Chair, Tina Smothers, and Emcee, Jodi Long, on May 9, 2025, to celebrate these incredible women in our state.

Inspiring Advocate for Women Award Finalists
Marlena Hemphill, Case Manager at The Beacon
Lucie M. Mordecai, CEO & Founder of ABBA's International Healing Center, Inc.
Dawn Martinez Oropeza, Executive Director of Al Éxito
Amy Roosa, Founder of The Safety Rack

Courage Award Finalists
Anna Maria Campos, Compliance Coordinator at Envoy/American Airlines and Board Member of Des Moines School Board
Chloe Gayer, Government Affairs Associate at Advocacy Cooperative
Rebecca Moomey, Vice President & Senior Private Banking Officer at Bankers Trust
Loretta Terrell, Founder of Sista Soul Fest

Confidence Award Finalists
Erin Clayton Kuhl, Executive and Community Leader
Dr. Dana R. Levitt, Owner & President of Village Green, LLC
Dr. Abbie Mork, Chiropractor at Price Performance Chiropractic and Co-Founder & Executive Director of Raise the Bar Initiative
JaCarie Owens, Owner & Therapist at Courageous Minds Counseling, LLC

Character Award Finalists
Patricia A. Barbee, Executive Director of Project Bridging
Alison Hoeman, Founder & Executive Director of Des Moines Refugee Support
Amy Hughes, DO, Mission Cancer + Blood, UIHC, and Founder & Chair of Amadora Legacy Project
Karri Rose, Chief Inspiration Officer at Rose Farm

Learn more about the finalists here.

All proceeds from this fundraising event benefit Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, and their mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

meet our 2025 event chair!

Tina Smothers is the Owner of Integrated Asset Management-IAM, LLC. Tina is a dedicated mother of three, wife, business owner, real estate investor, and mentor, and is a passionate advocate for Suicide & Mental Health Awareness. She actively supports small Iowa woman-owned businesses. With 27 years of experience in property management and real estate, Tina started as a leasing agent and has evolved into a successful entrepreneur. Notable achievements include co-founding GIAA, earning NAAEI certification, CAM & CAPS designations, and obtaining a broker's license. In 2019, Tina acquired her alma mater, transforming it into workforce housing. Tina's true fulfillment lies in uplifting those around her and giving back to the community whenever possible, making her a standout figure in both her professional and philanthropic endeavors. Tina is a proud Girl Scout Alum and was the 2023 recipient of the Inspiring Advocate for Women Award.

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