Bridge Builders
Bridge DSM's programming would not be possible without the support of our community. While there is no fee to become a member of Bridge DSM, we ask that our members consider a donation to support programming and operational costs. Your donation to Bridge DSM helps nonprofit professionals and champions build meaningful relationships, learn together, and grow as leaders who strengthen communities across Central Iowa. With your support, we can keep participation free and continue offering high-quality programs where connection and bridge-building thrive.
Individuals and organizations who support Bridge DSM through additional time, talents, and gifts are identified as Bridge Builders. This essential support can be realized through financial support, in-kind gifts (event space, materials, food, etc.), sponsorships, speaker opportunities, marketing support, and more!
Support the future of philanthropy and become a Bridge Builder today!

"Bridge DSM is such a welcoming group and wonderful resource for young professionals who are looking to meet and learn more from others in their community. These people and experiences helped me grow exponentially when I first moved to Des Moines, and continue to help me do so now, over a year later."
-Claire Sanderman, Bridge Builder
This list is organized alphabetically and does not denote an order related to level of support.
*Note, this list is updated quarterly. Please reach out to bridgedsm515@gmailcom with updates or edits
Current Bridge Builders
Syon Aggarwal - Web Uplift Foundation
Amy Sue Alesch - Grants Professionals Association
American Red Cross
Kelly Baum - Des Moines Art Center
Bergetta Beardsley - Food Bank of Iowa
Blank Park Zoo
Sarah Bochmann & Tawnya Fields - WesleyLife/Meals on Wheels
Carolyn Burch-Kirchhoff - Drake Bulldog Club
Jesse Coleman, Megan Hanson, and Amy Saylor - Bravo Greater Des Moines
McKay Coleman - Sara Hopkins REal Estate LLC
Anna Cramer - Association of Fundraising Professionals
Nick Drahozal - YMCA Supportive Housing
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Trace Hoekstra - Canary Consulting Group
Hoyt Sherman Place
Kristin Huinker
Drew and Kara Kelso - Slow Down Coffee Co
Caryline Lowe
Madeline Olley - Pi515
Emily Parker
Amanda Parkins - Meals from the Heartland
Lindsey Rawson Van Wyk - Big Grove Brewery
Mary Ready
Claire Sanderman - Graphic Designer
Brianne Sanchez - Brianne Sanchez Collaborative Services
Scooter's Coffee
Beth Shelton - Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Mackenzie Sheehan - Principal Foundation
Shiven Sinha - Young Professionals Connection
Smash Park of Des Moines
Nikki Syverson - Isaacson-Syverson Consulting
Emily Tinsman
United Way of Central Iowa
Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen
Maria Volante - Volante Consulting
Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa
E.J. Wallace - The Wallace Edge
Blake Willadsen - DMARC
Teresa Weinzetl
Jaclyn Wulfekuhle
*Updated 6/18/2026
