Any idea who represents you on Staff Council? The feedback we’ve received suggests for many staff members the answer is “no.” In response, we are launching a new Councilor Spotlight series in the monthly newsletter. The Spotlight series is intended to introduce Council members as well as provide a glimpse of the work that occurs on Staff Council. Why would you want to contact your representative? They can elevate your concerns or ideas, help you find information, and connect you with resources across campus. Use this link to find your representative: https://staff-council.uiowa.edu/about-staff-council/councilor-directory.    

Anne Hinkle, Training Coordinator, Office of Animal Resources, and Staff Council Organization representative for Research and Oakdale. Hinkle joined the University of Iowa in 2008. This year she is participating on the Community Outreach Committee.

When asked what staff council project she is most proud of, Hinkle shared “ I am most proud of sparking the idea for Staff Council to adopt a section of highway to clean.  We have a standing contract now with the DOT and do highway clean-ups 2 times a year.  I am also very proud of working with my committee members to sponsor at least 1 volunteer needed community event every month and starting a yearly donation drive through our committee for the Pantry @ Iowa where we raised over 600 pounds of goods last year.”

Some additional Q&A with Anne:  

Q: What inspires you?   
A: Helping others and watching persons learn, at work or home.

Q: What is something you do outside of work for fun?    
A: Play with my doggies 💕

Q: What is your favorite local spot or attraction? 
A: Kava House in Swisher 

Q: What would constitute a "perfect" day for you? 
A: Cuddling with my family for a movie night. 

Q: If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room, what would you choose and why? 
A: Anything Tom Petty – something for all my moods 😊 

Q: If you could have any superhero power, what would it be and why? 
A: Talking to animals.  I work alongside animals everyday teaching others how to handle and care for them and to look for signs of illness, etc.  It would be sooooo cool to talk to all the different species in the world – like Dr. Dolittle 😊 

Contact information: 319-335-8206 or anne-koopman@uiowa.edu