Vote CeCe for City Council on November 4th!
Why I'm Running
With 36+ years practicing law, a recently-awarded graduate degree in public policy and a lifetime of service to my communities behind me, I'm ready to run!
Service to the City Focused on
- Budget priorities that serve all residents
- Collaborative programs to address housing and food insecurities
- Employment and lifestyle opportunities for future generations
- Building on our strong neighborhood organizations
- Business development to strengthen our local economy
Education
Professional Experience
- B.A., Iowa State University, 1985
- J.D., George Washington University, D.C., 1988
- M.A., Public Policy, Iowa State University, 2023
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
- Small Business Owner, Ibson Law Firm 2010 – present
- Shareholder, Smith, Schneider, Stiles & Serangeli, P.C.
- Partner, Wandro, Lyons, Wagner & Baer, P.C.
- Assistant Attorney General/Regents Counsel
- Partner, Brown, Winick Law Firm
Boards served
Professional and Community Leadership
Awards & Recognition
- Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Board (President 2017 -2019)
- Beaverdale SSMID Board (Chair)
- Beaverdale Business Coalition (2012 - 2018)
- City of Des Moines Housing Services Board (2014 - 2018)
- Iowa Region NCCJ Board
- Beacon of Life Board (President)
- Holy Family/Inner-City Youth Foundation Board
Awards & Recognition
Professional and Community Leadership
Awards & Recognition
- Dr. Yong S. Lee award for “best in class” (ISU grad school, 2022)
- Des Moines Business Record 40 Under 40 (2002)
- Polk County Women Attorneys distinguished service award
- Boss of the Year, Polk County Legal Secretaries
Professional and Community Leadership
Professional and Community Leadership
Professional and Community Leadership
- City of Des Moines Task Force on Homelessness (1990s)
- City of Des Moines L.O.S.T. Campaign (2019)
- City of Des Moines Infrastructure Task Force (2018)
- C. Edwin Moore Inn of Court (Master)
- Past President, Polk County Women Attorneys
- Polk County Democrats Central Committee, County and State Delegate
Public Service
Professional and Community Leadership
Professional and Community Leadership
- Roosevelt High School (DSM) Senior Party committee
- Roosevelt High School (DSM) Vocal Music Boosters
- Beacon of Life (as President, oversaw move to Sherman Hill)
- Sponsor Family, CLSS Refugee Resettlement Program
- Founding Parish/Member, A.M.O.S.
- P.E.O. Chapter GI - HT (President)
- Mock trial coach, Holy Family and Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
- St. Ambrose Cathedral Parish Council (President)