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Happy #NationalAgDay! Some of our team’s ag roots run deep. McKinley Fisk, Manager of Creative Development & Strategy, studied Ag Communications at Iowa State and now resides in central Iowa where she raises cattle with her husband and his family. Jessica Maldonado, VP of Public Affairs, grew up showing and raising horses nationwide. Makala Kafer, Public Relations Coordinator, grew up in rural Iowa, where she was involved in FFA and showed sheep. Lastly, Madison Grady, Director of Government Affairs, lived in Montana for a majority of her life surrounded by the state’s many forms of agriculture. This background enriches the way we serve our clients, offering valuable insights and expertise shaped by real-world experience. #NationalAgWeek

Thank you, Representative Jennifer Glover Konfrst, APR, for visiting Hanger Clinic and seeing firsthand how the IOWA PROSTHETICS, ORTHOTICS, AND PEDORTHICS ASSOCIATION (IPOPA) is making a difference for those with prosthetic needs. We appreciate your time and interest in the life-changing care they provide.

Today, we celebrate John Cacciatore, Senior Vice President, and his incredible 18-year journey with PolicyWorks! As a founding team member, John has been a driving force in shaping our mission, advocating for our clients, and leading with passion and integrity. His dedication and vision have been instrumental in making PolicyWorks what it is today. Thank you, John, for your unwavering commitment and the lasting impact you’ve made over the years!

Cheers to 15 years! ?? A 15-year work anniversary is a huge milestone, and we couldn’t be more grateful for Keisha, our incredible Manager of Administrative and Client Support. She’s the glue that holds PolicyWorks together, and her dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Keisha for everything you do!

Hot off the press! Our very own Makala Kafer, Public Relations Coordinator, shared her insight as a member of Gen Z in an article, "Engaging Gen Z: How Credit Unions Can Market and Connect." In this insightful piece, Makala dives into how credit unions can effectively reach and build lasting relationships with the digital-savvy Gen Z generation. The PolicyWorks team is so proud of our Gen Z team members and the creativity they bring to all our work! Read here: https://lnkd.in/g6kghtdm

Kicking off Day #1 of the 2025 state legislative session with our annual lobby team photo! The PolicyWorks lobby team is always on the move, but they made sure to pause for a quick picture before they hit the ground running.

We welcome back Iowa legislators to the capitol today for the start of the 2025 Legislative Session. #DSM #GovernmentAffairs #PublicRelations #IALegis

Please join us in welcoming Gwen Peters Peters to PolicyWorks as our new Political Action & Grassroots Coordinator! Gwen will be leading efforts to strengthen grassroots advocacy and political action fundraising for Iowa's credit unions. With her strong background in grassroots campaigns, she brings the skills needed to drive meaningful impact to help support our mission. We're excited to see her make an impact! Learn more about Gwen: https://lnkd.in/gUbKnUKJ

Happy #NewYear from all of us at PolicyWorks! As we ring in 2025, we want to thank our incredible clients, partners, and supporters who made this past year so impactful. Your trust and collaboration inspire everything we do, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together in the year ahead.

In 2024, PolicyWorks PR helped clients amplify their messages and grow their impact through social media. With 6,217,288 total impressions, 2,118,822 unique users reached, and over 374,988 interactions, our strategies have proven how powerful social media can be for advocacy and business growth. Ready to see how amplifying your social media can make a difference? Reach out to us today! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNj2szAS #DesMoines #Iowa #DSMPublicRelations