CONTACT INFO
Urban Dreams
1410 6th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50314

Phone Number:
(515) 288-4742
(800) 269-1028

Fax Number:
(515) 284-5886

E-Mail:
udinfo@urbandreams.org

MISSION STATEMENT
To improve the quality of life for all non-traditional client groups through a comprehensive information and referral component; to administer high-risk youth/adult projects utilizing a holistic approach; to consult in the areas of urban development and minority sensitivity; and to bridge the gap between the traditional and non-traditional communities.

OUR Team

Board of Directors

President- Dr. Dennis Zachary, M.D.
Vice President- Mr. Michael Triplett
Secretary - Mr. James Marcovis
Treasurer – Mr. Heston Clark

Dr. Vincent Lewis
Ms. Frances Hawthorne
Ms. Willie Glanton
Mr. Michael Sadler
Capt. Douglas Harvey
Mr. Philip Blumberg

Staff Members

Wayne Ford - Executive Director
Zachary Wilson - Deputy Director
Bruce Wilson -– Assistant Director
Akil Jabbar - – Remedial Specialist, HERO Program, & TRU-ME Coordinator
April Galler - Information and Referral Specialist
Carmena Cataldo - Community Care Case Manager
Carol Jackson - SAVE Counselor
Donna Gipple - Remedial Specialist
Eva Karei - Healthy Start & Empowerment Case Manager
Jackie Hall - Healthy Start & Empowerment Case Manager
Jennifer Leon - Remedial Specialist
Leonard Peavy – SAVE Counselor
Leon Clemons - Janitor
Mary Campos - Latino Dreams Program Coordinator
Mildred Coplen - HERO Coordinator
Nellie Remson – Parent Educator
Peggy Miller - Community Care Case Manager, Remedial Specialist
Reggie Phillips - Night Manager
Shakiea Goldman - Administrative Assistant
Suzy Wilson - Community Care Case Manager
William Chumley -– Links to Learning Coordinator
Sue DeBlieck - AgCulture Coordinator

If you would like to contact any of our staff or learn about specific programs, please feel free to e-mail the above staff at FirstName.LastName@urbandreams.org (example Zachary.Wilson@urbandreams.org).