Carolyn Jenison

Carolyn has more than 15 years working with both national and international markets to negotiate strategic relationships between software design firms within a niche market. In 2001, she retired from the technology industry and dedicated herself to volunteer work for organizations like Blank Children's Hospital, Gay Men's Chorus and the AIDS Project of Central Iowa, where she served on the Board of Directors for six years. She also served on the board of Lambda Beta Nu and The Women's Chamber Alliance, was Chapter President for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and freelance publicist and consultant for the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines. Carolyn serves on the board of the Institute for Social and Economic Development and works closely with city leaders in Des Moines. She lives with her partner Angela Thorne of 10 years where together they continue restoration of a 110-year-old home.