Grinnell College has assembled a diverse selection committee to evaluate nominees for the 2013 Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize. Nominations for the 2013 Grinnell Prize are due by November 5, 2012. Up to three winners will be announced in Fall 2013.
Appointed by the College’s president, Raynard S. Kington, M.D., Ph.D., the 2013 selection committee members – largely Iowa-based – are all recognized individuals who work for social change in various capacities. Their backgrounds, accomplishments, and experiences reflect the diversity in both Grinnell and the state. These members include one representative each from the College’s faculty, student body, alumni, staff and trustees, plus prominent individuals not formally affiliated with Grinnell. Many of the members from the 2012 selection committee are reprising their role on the 2013 committee.
In announcing the selection committee, President Kington, stated, “We are delighted these exceptionally talented, experienced, and socially conscious individuals have agreed to be selection committee members for the Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize. In creating this prize program, we seek to recognize young individuals who embody our core values and organizations that share our commitment to change the world for the better. I am confident our selection committee members will bring extraordinary knowledge, sensitivity, and passion to that goal.”
2013 Committee Chair
Eliza Willis, professor of political science, Grinnell College
She teaches courses on Latin American politics, global development, international political economy, and the political economy of developing countries and previously served as chair of the Grinnell faculty. More...
2013 Committee Members
Meg Jones Bair, director of donor relations, Grinnell College
Director of donor relations Meg Jones Bair works to provide individualized stewardship to Grinnell College's supporters. More...
Laura Ferguson, M.D. '90, member of the Grinnell College Board of Trustees
She practices medicine in Grinnell and is a member of the Grinnell Regional Medical Center Board. More...
Emily Westergaard Hamilton ’02, executive director, Des Moines “I Have a Dream” Foundation
Her organization works with at-risk youth to help every student graduate from high school and go to college. More…
Chris Hunter, professor of sociology, Grinnell College
A professor of sociology at Grinnell College, Chris's academic interests include the intersection of psychological and sociological social psychology, the organizational analysis of non-profit organizations, and deviance and criminology. More...
Kristi Knous, president and COO, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Kristi Knous is president and COO of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, where she is responsible for all foundation operations. More...
Colleen Osborne '13, Grinnell College student body president
Colleen Osborne '13 is president of the Grinnell College student body. More...
Suku Radia, president and CEO, Bankers Trust
He has been active in numerous professional, economic development, educational and charitable organizations, including the 2009 campaign chair of United Way of Central Iowa and the executive committee of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. More…
Suzanne E. Siskel, executive vice president and chief operating officer, The Asia Foundation
Suzanne E. Siskel is the executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Asia Foundation, a non-governmental international development organization committee to the development of the Asia-Pacific region. More...
Marsha K. Ternus, former chief justice, Iowa Supreme Court
As chief justice, she made the improvement of court oversight of child welfare cases a priority for the Iowa Judicial Branch. More…
Barrett Thomas '97, associate professor of Management Sciences, University of Iowa
A member of the Grinnell College Board of Trustees, Barrett Thomas received a B.A. in mathematics/economics (with honors) from Grinnell College and holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan. More...
