Leadership Team

Jenna Andrews is the Director of Development for Beyond the Bell, where she is dedicated to expanding opportunities for youth through high quality afterschool programs. A passionate advocate for education and youth development, she was named the 2022 Afterschool Ambassador and served as a 2022-23 White Riley Peterson Policy Fellow, furthering her experiences and knowledge in afterschool policy and advocacy.

After nearly 15 years in non-profit management with Habitat for Humanity, Jeff Capps took over in January 2019 as executive director of The Iowa Children's Museum (The ICM) in Coralville. He holds a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and spent the first several years of his career as a fine arts teacher in Germantown, Tenn. It was this experience that instilled in Jeff a true appreciation for active learning and the need for young people to have a range of educational experiences outside the classroom. Jeff lives in Iowa City with his wife, Amber, and two teenage daughters, who had some of their best early childhood experiences at The ICM! When not playing at the museum, Jeff can be found at home writing songs and performing them for audiences throughout the Eastern Iowa Corridor.

Crystal Hall is the Community Based and Prevention Services Director at Tanager in Cedar Rapids. She joined the team in February of 2022 and oversees the BHIS (Behavioral Health Intervention Services), PIH (Pediatric Integrated Health Home) programs as well as the following prevention programs and collaborations: Freedom Schools, Social Skills, Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, Community Based Expressive Arts, and YouthPort. Crystal has over 25 years of experience working with children and families and a strong background in out-of-school time programs. Hall believes that programming before school, after school, and in the summer is a vital component to a healthy community. 

Nicole Hanson is a dedicated advocate for early childhood learning and afterschool enrichment. As the Iowa 4-H Clover Kids (K-3) Specialist, she leads the statewide program, developing educational resources and providing professional development for staff, volunteers, and partner organizations. With over twenty years of experience in out-of-school time programming, Nicole continues to support Iowa 4-H staff in creating impactful learning experiences beyond the classroom. Her passion for fostering growth, curiosity, and engagement in young learners drives her commitment to high-quality youth programming across Iowa.

Vic Jaras retired as a Community Education and Service-Learning Consultant at the Iowa Department of Education. He led the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) federal grant program in the state for before and after school programming that targets students in need. Prior to his work at the Iowa Department of Education, Vic developed innovative afterschool and tutoring programs in Michigan, created a technology curriculum that was used by the Michigan Department of Education for state technology standards, and taught courses for Delta College, Great Lakes College, Davenport University, Saginaw Valley State University, and Miller College.

Lindsey was born and raised in the Des Moines area.  She attended Grand View University where she received her BA in Elementary Education.  During college, Lindsey worked at a Before and After School program, which is when her passion for OST programming really ignited.  She realized how important it was for OST programming to reinforce what children had been learning in school, by giving children opportunities to practice what they learned through play. Lindsey decided to use her degree towards creating quality OST and summer programming.  She worked at the before and after school program for 14 years before becoming a Child Care Consultant with CCR&R (Child Care Resource & Referral) for the past 2 years. 

Matt Ohman is the Executive Director of Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP), a nonprofit organization in Sioux City that administers the Beyond the Bell program. Beyond the Bell provides before, afterschool and summer programming at 23 sites in the tri-state Siouxland area. Matt is a lifelong Sioux City resident, and has been working  at SHIP since 2006. He has been serving on the Iowa Afterschool Alliance Strategic Leadership Team since 2017.

Ryan Page is the Director of Child Care with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Ryan has been with Iowa HHS for 18 years, 11 of which have been dedicated to child care. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Iowa State University, a Masters in Criminal Justice from St. Ambrose University, and a Masters in Public Administration from Drake University. Ryan completed the Afterschool Policy White-Riley-Peterson Fellowship through Furman University in 2021 and holds the Regulatory Administration Credential from the National Association of Regulatory Administration. This past summer, Ryan had the distinct pleasure of presenting to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance on Iowa’s utilization of the federal appropriation of the Child Care and Development Fund.

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“Out of school time opportunities are extremely important to me. Access to quality out of school time for our youth encourages safe environments when parents are not available, raises student achievement, encourages physical activity, provides nutritious snacks, reduces crime during peak hours, and reduces summer learning loss. All of these things help build a strong foundation in today’s communities and for our future."

Kamryn Ryan is the Youth Service Capacity Building Officer with Volunteer Iowa. In this position, Kamryn works with schools, nonprofits, and afterschool programs to develop service-learning projects and youth volunteer experiences. She is a strong advocate for youth voice and leadership.

Prior to Volunteer Iowa, Kamryn served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member which sparked her interest in community and youth development. She believes that out-of-school time is key to helping young people discover their passions and find their place within their community, which benefits everyone.

​Anthony (Tony) Timm boasts over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa since February 1, 2021. Prior to this role, Timm was the Executive Director at Children & Family Urban Movement (CFUM), where he stabilized finances and prioritized literacy at Moulton Elementary from 2018 to 2021. Before CFUM, he played a key role in the startup of managed care in Iowa at AmeriHealth Caritas Iowa in 2015. Additionally, Timm served on the Windsor Heights City Council from 2013 to 2017, facilitating the creation of the Central Iowa Shelter & Services Opportunity Center. As CEO of the largest shelter facility in Iowa, he ensured smooth operations while meeting board goals. Timm earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Iowa Wesleyan University. He resides in Windsor Heights with his wife, Channon, and their children, Charlie and Sophia, enjoying family time, traveling, and socializing with friends.