Rachael C
Rachael joined CFR as a Prevention Supervisor in Iowa City in June 2025. She is passionate about using data and evidence to improve chronic disease and public health outcomes in Iowa. Her experience in epidemiology research focused on using observational data to identify risk and protective factors for various health conditions and she enjoys now working to implement evidence-based prevention strategies in communities.
Rachael graduated from The University of Iowa with a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology in 2025 and received a Bachelor of International Public Health from Arizona State University in 2023.
Outside of work Rachael enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, reading, and travel.
Beth S
Beth S. began working as a Prevention Specialist in Iowa City in August 2025. She brings with her knowledge, passion and understanding from working with children and families in the Early Head Start and Head Start program for 33 years.
Beth graduated with her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Mt St Clare College in 1992. She later went to Ashford University and earned her Bachelor’s in Organizational Management in 2008 and received her Master’s in Organizational Management from Ashford University in 2009.
Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, listening to her daughter’s adventures, baking, crocheting, reading (when she can) and watching TV with her husband.
Clare W
Clare Joined CFR as a Prevention Specialist in July 2025. She is originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa. In May of 2025 she received her Bachelor of Science from Creighton University with a double major of Criminal Justice and Public Health, with a minor in Classical and Near Eastern Studies.
As a student at Creighton University, Clare completed a research project on the graphic novel “Taking Turns: Stories from HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371” by MK Czerwiec, which furthered her interest in prevention efforts.
Outside of work, Clare loves to watch Creighton basketball, read new books, and spend time with family and friends.
Courtney H
Courtney joined CFR as a Prevention Specialist in September 2025. She is originally from Davenport, Iowa. In May of 2024 she graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and a minor in Lifestyle Medicine.
From 2024-2025, Courtney served as a HeartCorps Service Member with the American Heart Association. She worked to improve prevention efforts in many aspects of heart health across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. This experience furthered her passion for prevention and helping communities become healthier as a whole.
Outside of work, Courtney loves cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, reading, baking, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.