Iowa Females You Should Know: Susan Huppert

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Why

Susan Huppert is chief external and governmental affairs officer at Des Moines University. According to those who nominated her, Huppert is always finding ways to embrace collaboration and promote health, while furthering the vision of her employer. She has an inspiring background as a longtime single mother and business leader, and her hours are filled with work on important community projects. 
  
Where she’s been
Before her work at Des Moines University, Huppert spent nearly three decades with Xerox. She is vice chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council and is currently working on an “Invest Health” team with representatives from the city of Des Moines, the Polk County Health Department and the Polk County Housing Trust on plans to address disparities in one of Des Moines’ central neighborhoods. 
  
Connection points
Huppert’s interests include her continued work on the Gray’s Lake and Meredith Trail, Des Moines Water Works board of trustees, a board member of the Des Moines West Side Chamber, and numerous efforts to promote the Central Iowa region. She has served on numerous boards in the past, including the Polk County Housing Trust, the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Board, and the Gray’s Lake Planning and Design Committee, all to enrich her understanding of the community’s needs. She also is one of five representatives of the city of Des Moines on the City County Consolidation Commission.
  
Contact her
Find her on LinkedIn and Twitter or contact her via email.
  
Nominate a woman:
Do you know a woman who should be featured in this section? We’re always accepting nominations for the “Iowa Females You Should Know” section. Submit a nomination >>

Why

Susan Huppert is chief external and governmental affairs officer at Des Moines University. According to those who nominated her, Huppert is always finding ways to embrace collaboration and promote health, while furthering the vision of her employer. She has an inspiring background as a longtime single mother and business leader, and her hours are filled with work on important community projects. 
  
Where she’s been
Before her work at Des Moines University, Huppert spent nearly three decades with Xerox. She is vice chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council and is currently working on an “Invest Health” team with representatives from the city of Des Moines, the Polk County Health Department and the Polk County Housing Trust on plans to address disparities in one of Des Moines’ central neighborhoods. 
  
Connection points
Huppert’s interests include her continued work on the Gray’s Lake and Meredith Trail, Des Moines Water Works board of trustees, a board member of the Des Moines West Side Chamber, and numerous efforts to promote the Central Iowa region. She has served on numerous boards in the past, including the Polk County Housing Trust, the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Board, and the Gray’s Lake Planning and Design Committee, all to enrich her understanding of the community’s needs. She also is one of five representatives of the city of Des Moines on the City County Consolidation Commission.
  
Contact her
Find her on LinkedIn and Twitter or contact her via email.
  
Nominate a woman:
Do you know a woman who should be featured in this section? We’re always accepting nominations for the “Iowa Females You Should Know” section. Submit a nomination >>

Why

Susan Huppert is chief external and governmental affairs officer at Des Moines University. According to those who nominated her, Huppert is always finding ways to embrace collaboration and promote health, while furthering the vision of her employer. She has an inspiring background as a longtime single mother and business leader, and her hours are filled with work on important community projects. 
  
Where she’s been
Before her work at Des Moines University, Huppert spent nearly three decades with Xerox. She is vice chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council and is currently working on an “Invest Health” team with representatives from the city of Des Moines, the Polk County Health Department and the Polk County Housing Trust on plans to address disparities in one of Des Moines’ central neighborhoods. 
  
Connection points
Huppert’s interests include her continued work on the Gray’s Lake and Meredith Trail, Des Moines Water Works board of trustees, a board member of the Des Moines West Side Chamber, and numerous efforts to promote the Central Iowa region. She has served on numerous boards in the past, including the Polk County Housing Trust, the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Board, and the Gray’s Lake Planning and Design Committee, all to enrich her understanding of the community’s needs. She also is one of five representatives of the city of Des Moines on the City County Consolidation Commission.
  
Contact her
Find her on LinkedIn and Twitter or contact her via email.
  
Nominate a woman:
Do you know a woman who should be featured in this section? We’re always accepting nominations for the “Iowa Females You Should Know” section. Submit a nomination >>

Why

Susan Huppert is chief external and governmental affairs officer at Des Moines University. According to those who nominated her, Huppert is always finding ways to embrace collaboration and promote health, while furthering the vision of her employer. She has an inspiring background as a longtime single mother and business leader, and her hours are filled with work on important community projects. 
  
Where she’s been
Before her work at Des Moines University, Huppert spent nearly three decades with Xerox. She is vice chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council and is currently working on an “Invest Health” team with representatives from the city of Des Moines, the Polk County Health Department and the Polk County Housing Trust on plans to address disparities in one of Des Moines’ central neighborhoods. 
  
Connection points
Huppert’s interests include her continued work on the Gray’s Lake and Meredith Trail, Des Moines Water Works board of trustees, a board member of the Des Moines West Side Chamber, and numerous efforts to promote the Central Iowa region. She has served on numerous boards in the past, including the Polk County Housing Trust, the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Board, and the Gray’s Lake Planning and Design Committee, all to enrich her understanding of the community’s needs. She also is one of five representatives of the city of Des Moines on the City County Consolidation Commission.
  
Contact her
Find her on LinkedIn and Twitter or contact her via email.
  
Nominate a woman:
Do you know a woman who should be featured in this section? We’re always accepting nominations for the “Iowa Females You Should Know” section. Submit a nomination >>

Why

Susan Huppert is chief external and governmental affairs officer at Des Moines University. According to those who nominated her, Huppert is always finding ways to embrace collaboration and promote health, while furthering the vision of her employer. She has an inspiring background as a longtime single mother and business leader, and her hours are filled with work on important community projects. 
  
Where she’s been
Before her work at Des Moines University, Huppert spent nearly three decades with Xerox. She is vice chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council and is currently working on an “Invest Health” team with representatives from the city of Des Moines, the Polk County Health Department and the Polk County Housing Trust on plans to address disparities in one of Des Moines’ central neighborhoods. 
  
Connection points
Huppert’s interests include her continued work on the Gray’s Lake and Meredith Trail, Des Moines Water Works board of trustees, a board member of the Des Moines West Side Chamber, and numerous efforts to promote the Central Iowa region. She has served on numerous boards in the past, including the Polk County Housing Trust, the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Board, and the Gray’s Lake Planning and Design Committee, all to enrich her understanding of the community’s needs. She also is one of five representatives of the city of Des Moines on the City County Consolidation Commission.
  
Contact her
Find her on LinkedIn and Twitter or contact her via email.
  
Nominate a woman:
Do you know a woman who should be featured in this section? We’re always accepting nominations for the “Iowa Females You Should Know” section. Submit a nomination >>

Why

Susan Huppert is chief external and governmental affairs officer at Des Moines University. According to those who nominated her, Huppert is always finding ways to embrace collaboration and promote health, while furthering the vision of her employer. She has an inspiring background as a longtime single mother and business leader, and her hours are filled with work on important community projects. 
  
Where she’s been
Before her work at Des Moines University, Huppert spent nearly three decades with Xerox. She is vice chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council and is currently working on an “Invest Health” team with representatives from the city of Des Moines, the Polk County Health Department and the Polk County Housing Trust on plans to address disparities in one of Des Moines’ central neighborhoods. 
  
Connection points
Huppert’s interests include her continued work on the Gray’s Lake and Meredith Trail, Des Moines Water Works board of trustees, a board member of the Des Moines West Side Chamber, and numerous efforts to promote the Central Iowa region. She has served on numerous boards in the past, including the Polk County Housing Trust, the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Board, and the Gray’s Lake Planning and Design Committee, all to enrich her understanding of the community’s needs. She also is one of five representatives of the city of Des Moines on the City County Consolidation Commission.
  
Contact her
Find her on LinkedIn and Twitter or contact her via email.
  
Nominate a woman:
Do you know a woman who should be featured in this section? We’re always accepting nominations for the “Iowa Females You Should Know” section. Submit a nomination >>

Why

Susan Huppert is chief external and governmental affairs officer at Des Moines University. According to those who nominated her, Huppert is always finding ways to embrace collaboration and promote health, while furthering the vision of her employer. She has an inspiring background as a longtime single mother and business leader, and her hours are filled with work on important community projects. 
  
Where she’s been
Before her work at Des Moines University, Huppert spent nearly three decades with Xerox. She is vice chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Government Policy Council and is currently working on an “Invest Health” team with representatives from the city of Des Moines, the Polk County Health Department and the Polk County Housing Trust on plans to address disparities in one of Des Moines’ central neighborhoods. 
  
Connection points
Huppert’s interests include her continued work on the Gray’s Lake and Meredith Trail, Des Moines Water Works board of trustees, a board member of the Des Moines West Side Chamber, and numerous efforts to promote the Central Iowa region. She has served on numerous boards in the past, including the Polk County Housing Trust, the Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association Board, and the Gray’s Lake Planning and Design Committee, all to enrich her understanding of the community’s needs. She also is one of five representatives of the city of Des Moines on the City County Consolidation Commission.
  
Contact her
Find her on LinkedIn and Twitter or contact her via email.
  
Nominate a woman:
Do you know a woman who should be featured in this section? We’re always accepting nominations for the “Iowa Females You Should Know” section. Submit a nomination >>