About Us
Our Mission
Lead a business-education partnership to develop the leadership skills of Cedar Valley students.
Our Vision
Our students will be prepared to contribute to the success of the Cedar Valley community and its employers.
Our Core Values
Servant Leadership- We believe leadership is for everyone. Through modeling leadership, focusing on strengths, and creating opportunities for others, we empower people who will empower others.
Human Connection- We believe in the power of diverse relationships. Through fostering trust and being a resource for others, we develop sustainable partnerships.
Integrity- We believe authenticity is best and character matters. Through responsible use of community investments and leading by example, we build a reputation of positive impact.
Lifelong Learning- We believe education is an ongoing journey. Through investing in individual and community development, we equip people to change their own lives.
Facilitate Change- We believe challenges are opportunities to improve. Through a flexible response to change, we create better results that ripple into the community.
Leader Valley Staff

Nicole Hackman
Director of Fundraising and Communications
nicole@leadervalley.org
319-404-8048

Hailee Merryman
Special Projects Assistant
hailee@leadervalley.org
319-232-1156

Shantavia Parker
Coach/Facilitator
shantavia@leadervalley.org
319-504-3466
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Melissa Reade
Executive Director
melissa@leadervalley.org
563-880-4190
Leader Valley Executive Committee
Leader Valley Council
De’Carlos Anderson
UNI Talent Search
Kelsey Burke
VGM
Cary Darrah
Grow Cedar Valley
Liz DeJoode
PDCM Insurance
Rob Green
City of Cedar Falls
Dr. Andy Pattee
Cedar Falls Community Schools
Dr. Jared Smith
Waterloo Community Schools
Robert Wright
Waterloo Community Schools