STATEMENT MAKERS 2022 Iowa STATEment Makers is an honor that recognizes the early personal and professional accomplishments and contributions to society of Iowa State University's young alumni (graduates 34 years of age and under). Among the 2022 class you’ll find trailblazers, tech catalysts, public health professionals, innovators, and scientists. MEGAN BRANDT* (‘12 journalism), Des Moines, Iowa Trailblazer and catalyst for technology innovation, Megan Brandt is the program manager at the world’s first startup accelerator aimed at the insurance industry, the Global Insurance Accelerator. Brandt is responsible for bridging the gaps in early-stage start-ups’ access to mentorship, education, and investment opportunities. Fifty-eight global early-stage start-ups have participated in the accelerator and collectively raised over $125 million in additional capital.
MASSAH MASSAQUOI (‘12 psychology), Boston, Massachusetts Massah Massaquoi is an experienced public health professional with a passion for reducing health disparities among vulnerable populations. Massaquoi demonstrates expertise in project management and evaluation for national and local initiatives focused on the impacts and outcomes of social determinants of health in urban and rural communities. In addition to her degree from Iowa State, she earned a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she continued her work to support communities through education, research, advocacy, and community mobilization.
MORGANN MCCOY (‘13 apparel merchandising, design, and product), Belleville, Wisconsin Morgann McCoy – founder of small business and lifestyle brand A Well Worn Story – designs, patterns, and crafts leather goods in her Wisconsin-based studio. McCoy co-hosts a retreat in the Northwoods of Wisconsin with fellow entrepreneurs to assist women in starting and growing their own businesses and recently opened a storefront in New Glarus, Wisconsin, where she features her own handcrafted leather goods along with other high quality, locally made goods.
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FAVO R I T E M E M O R Y: “My favorite memories at ISU were created with the African Student Association (ASA). There were so many activities and opportunities for me and other students to learn about people, food, and culture across the diaspora … This group of students and staff brought so much fun, love, and aptitude to my college experience.”
FAVO R I T E A P P : “I have an embarrassing amount of Pinterest boards. It is a beautiful tool for a creative mind like mine to organize my dreams and design ideas into categories. It is so easy to share with others, too.”
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