April 19, 2023

EveryStep Appoints Two New Members to Board of Trustees

EveryStep is pleased to announce the appointment of April Schmaltz and Elisabeth Sandersfeld to EveryStep’s Board of Trustees for a three-year term.

April Schmaltz is the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Delta Dental of Iowa. As a leading health carrier, Delta Dental of Iowa provides dental and vision benefits to more than 1.6 million members. With a Master of Business Administration from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University, April has more than 20 years of experience in marketing strategy, branding, integrated marketing and new business growth in the health care and financial services industries.

Elisabeth Sandersfeld is a summa cum laude graduate of Luther College with majors in Accounting and Management, and holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Strategy from the University of Minnesota. Elisabeth is chief financial officer for Merchants Bonding Company. She is the former vice president and chief financial officer for Continental Western Group, a division of WR Berkley Company. Elisabeth is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). 

EveryStep is a nonprofit health care and human services organization which annually serves more than 60,000 Iowans. EveryStep is known for its ability to help patients, clients and their families, and to support community partners as they navigate challenges, address complicated care issues and achieve high-quality outcomes. Serving Iowa from 14 locations across the state, nearly 400 employees and hundreds of volunteers are committed to EveryStep’s mission: to empower individuals, support families and strengthen communities. There is at least one EveryStep program available to residents in every Iowa county.

EveryStep has earned numerous accolades in recent years, including being named a nine-time annual Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register and four-time “Runner-up: Best Non-Profit” by the Des Moines Business Record. EveryStep Hospice is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) and is a long-standing participant in the national We Honor Veterans program. In 2021, EveryStep earned Service Enterprise Initiative Certification by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

If you or someone you know is struggling to find the support they need, please contact EveryStep at 515-558-9946. Or, complete the commitment-free, confidential “Find Care” form on EveryStep’s website at everystep.org/find-care. EveryStep staff will follow up with a phone call to answer your questions and provide assistance.