The University of Iowa Therapeutic Recreation Advisory Board serves as a collaborative forum that brings together faculty, staff, professionals, alumni, and students to share current knowledge, analyze trends, review curriculum, and explore opportunities for collaboration. This board was established in 2023 with an inaugural group that has served as foundational members.

Board members participate in three meetings each year—held in the fall, spring, and summer—either on the University of Iowa campus or virtually. In addition to meetings, members may also participate in additional projects or committee work based on their interests and availability. Active membership is structured as a one-year term, renewable annually for up to three years, allowing for both continuity and new perspectives.

Through their service, members help shape the future of Therapeutic Recreation at the University of Iowa, support the student experience, and strengthen the department’s commitment to excellence.

If you are interested in being a part of this group, please email Bri Swope (bri-swope@uiowa.edu). 

Active members  

The Therapeutic Recreation program and faculty thanks these distinguished board members for their participation and support:
(* indicates inaugural members)

Kendal Anderson, CTRS (21BS) 
UI REACH

Joey Bruggeman (23BS)
On With Life

Tracey Crawford*, CTRS (90BA) 
Access to Growth

Alicia Kaleta*, CTRS (22BS)  
PA Peterson at the Citadel

Hannah Lenth*, CTRS (15BS)  
Pathways Adult Day Health Center

Kayleigh Medhurst (25BS) 
Clive Behavioral Health

Lindsey Reed*, CTRS (05BS) 
Oaknoll

Melissa Wagner (Liebold) (07BS) 
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Past members

Adam Drury-Aldrich* (05BS) 
Oakdale 

Jon Mitchell*, CTRS (07MA) 
University of Iowa Healthcare

Justine Rosberg*, CTRS (21BS) 
ChildServe

Megan Trimble*, CTRS (17BS)
Veteran’s Association