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Dawn Bowlus

Director, Jacobson Institute

Dawn has led the K-12 outreach initiatives of the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center for nearly 20 years.

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Jenn Jacobson

Program Coordinator, Jacobson Institute

Jenn provides administrative services and creative development to all Jacobson Institute programs.

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Kelsi Harms

Invention Education Program Manager, Jacobson Institute

Kelsi manages invention education efforts, supporting programs like the Iowa Invention Convention to inspire K–12 students across Iowa to become creative problem-solvers.

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Mason Eisner

Accounting Intern

Majoring in Accounting

Anticipated Graduation in May of 2027

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Lauren Balster

Marketing Intern

Majoring in Marketing and Entrepreneurship 

Anticipated Graduation in May of 2027

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Nate Heenan

Accounting Intern

Majoring In Finance and Accounting

Anticipated Graduation in May of 2028

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Keegan Hebert

Data Management Intern

Majoring in Finance and Corporate Accounting

Anticipated Graduation in May of 2027

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Olivia Anderson

Marketing Intern

Majoring in Marketing

Anticipated Graduation in May of 2026

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Stella Heinzel

Program and Events Intern

Majoring in Accounting and Marketing

Anticipated Graduation in May of 2028