Jessica Camacho
Pronouns: She/Her
New Board Member
Cedar Rapids
Jessica is a civil rights investigator with the City of Cedar Rapids, investigating issues of discrimination in various areas of society, from employment and housing to education and public accommodations. Beyond her investigative duties, Jessica also leads training sessions to raise awareness and promote inclusivity.
From educating young children about diversity and acceptance to conducting workshops for adults on recognizing and combating discrimination, she is committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to create a more equitable society. As a skilled mediator, she works tirelessly to facilitate dialogue between parties involved in discrimination cases, striving to find amicable resolutions that provide relief to victims and promote systemic change.
While teaching in a diverse school, she witnessed firsthand the disparities and injustices faced by marginalized groups. During her 15 years as a public school educator, she watched the gradual erosion of the voices of LGBTQ+ students, who had fought for years to gain recognition and acceptance. Additionally, Jessica watched as Black students were placed in handcuffs instead of being given the patience and grace afforded to others outside of their race. Further, she witnessed students who were immigrants or refugees being brushed aside and given an education that was less than that of their English-speaking counterparts.
AM Racila
Pronouns: He/Him or TheyThem
New Board Member
Iowa City
AM earned his Ph.D. in medical anthropology at the University of Iowa. He conducts postdoctoral research at the Iowa City VA Medical Center and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. AM has authored or co-authored six peer-reviewed publications and also has teaching and grant-writing experience.
AM considers how healthcare laws and policies influence patients’ experiences with healthcare systems and identifies targets for improving healthcare delivery. His research emphasizes intersectionality when evaluating how policy shapes patients’ experiences in clinical contexts.
Outside of his research career, AM was selected for One Iowa’s 2022 LGBTQ Leadership Institute cohort.
Stacey Robles
Pronouns: She/Her
New Board Member
Des Moines
Stacey is the 31-year-old daughter of Mexican immigrants. She is the DEI Program Manager for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. In a part-time position, she also works as a Non-Credit English as a Second Language (ESL) L instructor at DMACC.
Stacey has a bachelor’s degree from Simpson College in Criminal Justice and Spanish. She recently completed her MBA from the University of Iowa. She is also a graduate of the Latina Leadership Initiative and is completing her work on a DEI Leadership Certificate from the Institute for Diversity Certification.
After graduating from the Latina Leadership Initiative, Stacey joined the board of that organization and served as secretary. She is currently on the board of the Latino Heritage Festival and, in her work with The Partnership, staffs community boards. She has also volunteered with other non-profit organizations.
Megan Roos
Pronouns: She/Her
New Board Member
Iowa City
Megan Roos is an attorney who lives in Iowa City. She is the vice president and general counsel for an agricultural business located in her hometown of Orange City. Her work for the company involves the operations and finance side of the business.
Megan has been involved with civil rights and civil liberties advocacy since she worked in a legal clinic during law school. She is most excited and passionate about advocating for issues related to immigration and juvenile justice.
Megan currently serves on the board of her church in Coralville. She has a law degree and a Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Iowa.
Maura Strassberg
Pronouns: She/Her
New Board Member
Grinnell
Maura Stassberg graduated from Columbia Law School in 1984. She is a recently retired emeritus professor at Drake University Law School, where she taught since 1991. Maura is a subject-matter expert on sexuality and the law, and has numerous publications on this topic. Maura also has a long history of civil rights advocacy, with an emphasis on LGBTQ rights.
Maura has extensive non-profit board experience. She has been a board member at One Iowa, Iowa Pride Network, and the Galaxy Youth Center, and has also served on the board of the Tama-Marshalltown domestic violence program. She is currently the board president of the Grinnell School of Music.
