Resilient Communities
Resilient Communities is working to increase community awareness of adverse childhood experiences and the long term health impacts that can follow. We are committed to the positive development of children and families, and specifically to the prevention of all forms of child abuse and neglect. Our approach to identifying and solving interrelated community problems includes improving our interpersonal connections (relationships); improving our view or mindset of shared responsibility; and improving the collective impact of our efforts.
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Our Vision
We are committed to the positive development of children and families, and specifically to the prevention
of all forms of child abuse and neglect.
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Our Team

Jason Parmenter
Patrol Division Commander for the Ottumwa Police Department
Rick Johnson
Mayor of Ottumwa
Karen Lauer
Child Care Consultant
Ali Wilson
Executive Director of United Way of Wapello County
Cara Galloway
Children’s Alliance Executive Board Secretary
Holly Berg
Senior Planner at Area 15 Regional Planning Commission
Pat McReynolds
Wapello County Children’s Alliance Board Chair
Megan Logan
SCBHR Children’s Care Coordinator
Lisa Guest
Prevention Supervisor in the Behavioral Health and Treatment Services
Shea Greiner
VP, Engagement & Organizational Advancement
Get Inspired!
I believe in helping to make our community better for every family. We all need to focus on increasing access to resources to help those most vulnerable.
Blaire Siems
Executive Director of the Indian Hills Community College FoundationChildren are the future of Ottumwa and we need to do whatever it takes to help them succeed.
Shea Greiner
VP, Engagement & Organizational AdvancementWe need to get children off to a safe and healthy start in life and support their families so that together they grow and maximize their potential.