Karin Derry's Biography
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Full Name:
Karin Derry
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Jeff; 3 Children: David, Joseph, Karleen
Home City:
Johnston, IA
Certificate, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
JD, Drake University School of Law, 2004-2007, Grade Point Average of 3.7
MPA, Health Care Administration, Drake University, 1995-1997, Grade Point Average of 4.0
BA, Liberal Arts, Sociology, University of Iowa, 1981-1985, Grade Point Average of 3.4
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 39, 2019-2021
Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 39, 2020
Former Member, Human Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member, State Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Administration and Regulation, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on International Relations, Iowa State House of Representatives
Corporate Attorney, DHI Group, Incorporated, 2011-2018
Compliance Officer, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, 2010-2011
Associate Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy, Professional Liability Company, 2008-2010
Judicial Law Clerk, Iowa Judicial Branch (Justice David L. Baker, Iowa Supreme Court; Iowa Court of Appeals), 2007-2008
Vice President of Human Resources, Easter Seals Iowa, 2002-2003
Vice President of Human Resources, Lutheran Social Services of Iowa, 2001-2002
Director of Human Resources, Easter Seals Iowa, 1998-2000
Assistant Director of Human Resources, Broadlawns Medical Center, 1993-1998
Member, Primary Health Care Board of Directors, 2016-present
Former Member, Iowa Dependent Adult Protective Advisory Council
Member and President, Central Iowa AIDS Project Board of Directors, 2004-2013
Priority Issues:
Invest in education for both children and adults, support Iowa businesses and create good-paying jobs, and advocate for affordable and accessible healthcare.