On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (IA) - District 32
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
Ranking Member, Administration and Rules Committee
Ranking Member, Education Reform Committee
Member, Joint Committee on Service
Member, Legislative Council
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.