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Our Mission:
Your Wellbeing
The purpose of the Family Planning Council of Iowa (FPCI) is to provide access to quality reproductive health care and family planning services to all people in Iowa, regardless of identity or ability to pay. We provide this care through the delegation of Title X (ten) funds from the federal government, subcontracting with delegate agency clinics to provide family planning services to low-income individuals in local communities. FPCI also provides services and programming available to nurses, students, and the public.
Services & Programs
Title X Delegation
FPCI ensures access to reproductive health care through the delegation of federal Title X funds to Iowa family planning clinics and providers.
Community-Based Screening Services
For over 25 years, FPCI has worked with the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services to facilitate statewide screening, treatment, and education for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Movie Talk
FPCI encourages family communication in reproductive health care through a production called Movie Talk. This free media is available through libraries, video stores, and schools.
Nursing Continuing Education
In partnership with the Iowa Board of Nursing, FPCI provides continuing education credits to subrecipient clinics and other statewide co-sponsors.
Our Vision:
Comprehensive Sexual Health For All
We envision an Iowa where sexual health results from evidence-based education, empowered decision-making, and access to care for all.
Building Positive Community Climates
Cultivating community climates that are family planning-friendly. Working toward positive attitudes and family participation, especially between adolescents and parents as they navigate growing up and reproductive healthcare.
Supporting Sexual Health Competence
Supporting an internalized individual and community-wide understanding and appreciation of sexual health, leading to informed decisions on reproductive health care.
Encouraging Family Planning & Education
Leading and encouraging family planning and education as effective ways to both achieve pregnancy and to break the cycle of unintended pregnancy, infant mortality, child abuse, and neglect.
Promoting Healthy Sexual Relationships
Encouraging healthy sexual relationships, communication, and consent between sexual partners. Increasing the opportunity for sexual health by preventing and treating sexually transmitted infections and their health effects.
Empower Iowa with Quality Reproductive Healthcare
View our annual reports and/or participate in our mission of providing quality care to Iowa by supporting us through a financial donation. Your support drives our work forward!
Meet the FPCI Staff
Allison Smith
Executive Director
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Allison became the Executive Director of the Family Planning Council of Iowa in 2023 after serving four years on its Board of Directors. She is responsible for administration and oversight of programmatic activities, advocacy for public support of reproductive healthcare, implementation of policies and procedures, and securing and managing personnel and financial resources. Previously, Allison advised hospitals and health systems on strategic issues including long-term planning, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships, and capital asset management as a consultant. She also has experience leading a health system analytics team, implementing healthcare IT systems, and teaching healthcare analytics.
Allison earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and her MBA from the University of Iowa. She currently resides in Des Moines.
Dr. Tara Shochet
Director of Programs and Grants
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Tara Shochet, PhD MPH, comes to FPCI with over 20 years of experience in program management and evaluation in the fields of reproductive and maternal health. She is very excited to join the FPCI team and to focus her energies on improving access to sexual and reproductive health care here in Iowa.
Tara received her MPH from Columbia University and her PhD from the University of Michigan. She currently lives in Iowa City.
Amy Zine
Outreach & Program Specialist
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Amy graduated from The University of Iowa with a BA in Biology and a BS in Medical Anthropology. She is responsible for building partnerships with communities and organizations around Iowa. This primarily involves disseminating information and resources, such as our repro kits. Contact Amy with questions or ideas for collaboration!
When she’s not at work, Amy enjoys watching movies and spending time with her friends and her brand new kitten, Booger.
Board of Directors
The Family Planning Council of Iowa is led by a Board of Directors comprised of industry leaders, experts in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and community members. We’re always interested in getting to know potential new board members to support our mission. We are committed to building a board that reflects our community.
What does it mean to be on a Board?
A board of directors is the governing body responsible for a nonprofit. It has specific legal and ethical responsibilities to the organization. The board is tasked with ensuring proper oversight and advancing the organization’s work. Engaging board members and committees to set strategy, secure resources, and provide oversight is essential for the safety and sustainability of the organization.
The primary responsibility of the FPCI Board of Directors is regular attendance and engagement at monthly Board and Committee meetings. There, Board members offer their experience and expertise to help make decisions that guide the organization’s path. Throughout the year, there will be opportunities to support FPCI by giving your time, talent, and treasure. No prior board experience is required to apply.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in finance, legal, fundraising, marketing, and communications, as well as those who bring lived or community-based experience. The most important quality we seek is a genuine commitment to our mission.
If you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply and join us to ensure all people have the knowledge and resources to make their own sexual and reproductive health decisions!
Officers:
- Lauren Martin, JD, President
- Digital Diagnostics, Des Moines, IA
- Jessica Crawford, Vice President
- Global Health/Higher Education, Des Moines, IA
- Kimberly Quinn Kim, Secretary
- Bethany for Children & Families, Bettendorf, IA
- Alicia Eichmeier, Treasurer
- Dwolla, Ankeny, IA
Emeritus:
- Hannah Ellis Ackerman
- Family Resources, Davenport, IA
Directors:
- Chloe Butler, MD, FAAP
- MercyOne Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, IA
- Rochelle Dougall
- National Diaper Bank Network, Davenport, IA
- Rebecca Kerby, FNP, ARNP
- UnityPoint Health, Blue Grass, IA
- Kaibrea Schoning
- Amer. Society of Plastic Surgeons, Des Moines, IA
- Brandi Steck
- Iowa Primary Care Association, Sioux City, IA
- Rebecca Stein, MD, FACOG
- Iowa City Free Medical Clinic, Bettendorf, IA
Accountability
FPCI is committed to transparency and accountability. See our Candid profile for more information about where our money comes from and where it goes. Contact us with any questions.
