Our Team
Meet the team advocating relentlessly for Iowa's community providers. We're here to support you—connect with any of our dedicated staff members below.
BEN SHUBERG
Chief Executive Officer
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BRITA NELSON
Technical Assistance Coordinator
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BEN SHUBERG, Chief Executive Officer
Ben has over a decade of executive leadership experience and a diverse background that positions him to lead IACP into the future. He has been an executive director of a small provider, a regional director of a large provider, and was a part of the Iowa HHS leadership team as deputy superintendent of the Cherokee Mental Health Institute. Over the past few years Ben has successfully navigated legislative strategies that have led to successful appropriations for providers. He has a good understanding of the system of care in Iowa as well as nationally. He enjoys being a member of ANCOR as well as the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in which he participates on many workgroups as a state association executive. Ben holds a master’s degree in business administration from Missouri State University and a bachelor's degree in public administration from Buena Vista University. Ben resides in Ames with his wife and four children and you can find them frequently enjoying the outdoors and Cyclone sporting events!
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SUSAN SEEHASE, Chief Operations Officer
Susan brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry, beginning her career in the provider community as a job coach and later serving in a variety of leadership roles, including Executive Director. She has been a dedicated advocate for the industry and has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, most recently the Iowa Society of Association Executives. Her broad professional background has equipped her to design and implement effective business strategies, plans, and procedures while remaining deeply committed to advocating for Iowa’s most vulnerable citizens. Susan completed graduate studies at Drake University and earned her undergraduate degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She resides in Northeast Iowa with her husband and is the proud parent of four children. Outside of work, Susan enjoys outdoor activities, especially those shared with family and friends.
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BRITA NELSON, Technical Assistance Coordinator
Brita started her career working in human services. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA, she worked for a residential services provider in NEIA for over a decade. Brita gathered experience as a Direct Service Professional, frontline supervisor and a service director. Brita’s work with IACP began in the DirectCourse and HCBS Technical Assistance programs, and she now serves as the Association’s Technical Assistance Coordinator. Brita resides in Decorah with her husband, her dogs Gus Gus and Beatrix, and a street cat named Alphonzo. When she's not working, Brita can be found gardening, reading, listening to podcasts or starting any one of a thousand different hobbies.
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KAT YOUNGBLUT, Outcomes Coordinator
Kat knows the power of data analytics and how to utilize the research to drive change. For over a decade, Kat has helped human services organizations with their records maintenance, electronic process development and continuous quality improvement. She has held various leadership positions within quality improvement and outcomes departments. Kat received her Bachelor of Science from University of Northern Iowa. She lives in Hudson with her husband and son and enjoys camping, photography and reading.
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