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Jennifer Konfrst's Biography

Office:

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (IA) - District 32

Contact Information

1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319

Full Name:

Jennifer Konfrst

Gender:

Female

Family:

Husband: Lee; 2 Children: Ellie, James

Birth Date:

12/24/1973

Birth Place:

Macomb, IL

Home City:

Windsor Heights, IA

Religion:

Christian

MPA, Public Administration, Drake University, 1997-1998

BAJMC, Public Relations/Political Science, Drake University, 1992-1996

Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2023-present

Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 32, 2023-present

Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 43, 2019-2022

Minority Whip, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2021

Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2019-2021

Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 43, 2020

Former Member, Human Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Education, Iowa State House of Representatives

Chief Strategist, Jennifer Glover Konfrst Strategies, 2014-present

Assistant Professor, Drake University, 2013-present

Former Employee, Broadlawns Hospital

Former Employee, Meredith Corporation

On-Air Host, Iowa Public Television, 2004-2015

Communications Manager, Iowa Public Television, 2001-2013

Adjunct Professor of Journalism, Drake University, 2001-2011

Senior Public Relations Account Manager, CMF&Z, 1999-2001

Assistant Media Relations Manager, Fannie Mae, 1996-1999

Press and Research Associate, Citizens for Harkin, 1996

Member, Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, present

Parent Volunteer, The Downtown School, present

Speech and Debate Team Volunteer, Theodore Roosevelt High School, present

Board Member, Commission on Tobacco Use, Prevention, and Control

Former Board Member, Easter Seals

Member, Theodore Roosevelt High School Parent Teacher Association

Mock Trial Coach and Lead Coordinator, Merrill Middle School, 2012-2015

Member, Merrill Middle School SUCCESS Committee, 2011-2014

Board Member, Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, 2010-2013

President and Member, The Downtown School Parents Teacher Association Board, 2008-2012

Teacher/Committee Member, Plymouth Church, 2003-2010

Board of Directors, Plymouth Nursery School, 2003-2006

Awards:

One of for finalists for the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa's Inspiring Women of Iowa Courage Award, 2017
Outstanding New Member, Public Relations Society of America, Iowa Chapter, 2014
Des Moines Business Record's Forty Under 40, Class of 2010
Public Broadcasting Station Communications Professional of the Year, 2007

Father's Occupation:

Retired reporter

Mother's Occupation:

City Council Member

Priority Issues:

Investing in education and safe local schools, creating jobs with good benefits, providing affordable and accessible healthcare for all, and sustaining our environment for future generations in the state.

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