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 nearly 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 has most recently been a part of the Iowa HHS leadership team as deputy superintendent of the Cherokee Mental Health Institute. He has a good understanding of the system of care in Iowa. 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!
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SUSAN SEEHASE, Chief Operations Officer
Susan has been in the industry for over 25 years and has held a variety of roles including job coach, community provider, Executive Director, advocate and board member of several organizations. This wide array of experience has allowed her to design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures for organizations while also advocating for Iowa’s most vulnerable citizens. Susan participated in master’s work at Drake University and received her undergraduate degree from Luther College in Decorah, IA. Susan resides in Sumner with her husband and has four children. When she isn’t a spectator at a sporting event, you can find her gardening or cooking.
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BRITA NELSON, Technical Assistance Coordinator
Brita has spent 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, dogs Gus Gus and Beatrix, and street cat named Alphonzo.
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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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