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Leading in Times of Challenge with Dr. Angela Franklin

Des Moines University (DMU) President Dr. Angela Franklin speaks on applying lessons learned to the COVID-19 pandemic. A licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Franklin also chairs or has chaired on various nonprofit boards.

Dr. Franklin's Leadership Tips

Dr. Franklin has already experienced challenges related to COVID-19, with cancellations of events such as graduation, as well as moving the entire campus to working through online instruction. This includes students in clinical settings who have been impacted. DMU is working to re-imagine and simulate online what those students might be missing. She speaks on the resiliency of the student body, as well as the transitioning of essential services.

The Leading in Times of Challenge podcast was previously produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership. To learn more about community events and leadership, check out The Partnership blog.

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Greater Des Moines Partnership

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving 12 counties in Greater Des Moines: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Chamber Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy. 

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