Tom Chapman
Executive Director, [email protected]
Tom was named the Executive Director of the Iowa Catholic Conference in 2007. The Iowa Catholic Conference is the public policy agenda of the Catholic bishops of Iowa.
Before his service at the Catholic Conference, Tom spent 16 years working for the Diocese of Des Moines in several roles including director of communications, editor of The Catholic Mirror newspaper, and chancellor. As chancellor, Tom assisted the bishop with the administration of the diocesan staff and pastoral planning in the diocese.
Joan Thompson
Associate for Research and Outreach, [email protected]
Joan joined the conference in 2008. She assists with advocacy projects and focuses on research in support of legislative priorities.