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Jennifer Konfrst

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Won the General, 2024 Iowa State House District 32

Won the Primary, 2024 Iowa State House District 32, Primary Election

Won the General, 2022 Iowa State House District 32

Won the Primary, 2022 Iowa State House District 32, Primary Election

Iowa State House, District 43 (2019 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Jennifer Konfrst
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Date:
    12/24/1973
  • Home City:
    Windsor Heights, IA
  • Family:
    Husband: Lee; 2 Children: Ellie, James
  • Father's Occupation:
    Retired reporter
  • Mother's Occupation:
    City Council Member
Personal Details

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Human Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Education, Iowa State House of Representatives

Education

  • MPA, Public Administration, Drake University, 1997-1998
  • BAJMC, Public Relations/Political Science, Drake University, 1992-1996

Professional Experience

  • MPA, Public Administration, Drake University, 1997-1998
  • BAJMC, Public Relations/Political Science, Drake University, 1992-1996
  • Chief Strategist, Jennifer Glover Konfrst Strategies, 2014-present
  • Assistant Professor, Drake University, 2013-present
  • Former Employee, Broadlawns Hospital
  • Former Employee, Meredith Corporation
  • On-Air Host, Iowa Public Television, 2004-2015
  • Communications Manager, Iowa Public Television, 2001-2013
  • Adjunct Professor of Journalism, Drake University, 2001-2011
  • Senior Public Relations Account Manager, CMF&Z, 1999-2001
  • Assistant Media Relations Manager, Fannie Mae, 1996-1999
  • Press and Research Associate, Citizens for Harkin, 1996

Political Experience

  • MPA, Public Administration, Drake University, 1997-1998
  • BAJMC, Public Relations/Political Science, Drake University, 1992-1996
  • Chief Strategist, Jennifer Glover Konfrst Strategies, 2014-present
  • Assistant Professor, Drake University, 2013-present
  • Former Employee, Broadlawns Hospital
  • Former Employee, Meredith Corporation
  • On-Air Host, Iowa Public Television, 2004-2015
  • Communications Manager, Iowa Public Television, 2001-2013
  • Adjunct Professor of Journalism, Drake University, 2001-2011
  • Senior Public Relations Account Manager, CMF&Z, 1999-2001
  • Assistant Media Relations Manager, Fannie Mae, 1996-1999
  • Press and Research Associate, Citizens for Harkin, 1996
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2020-present
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 43, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 43, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Administration and Rules Committee

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Administration

Member, Legislative Council

Member, State Government Committee

Member, Transportation Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MPA, Public Administration, Drake University, 1997-1998
  • BAJMC, Public Relations/Political Science, Drake University, 1992-1996
  • Chief Strategist, Jennifer Glover Konfrst Strategies, 2014-present
  • Assistant Professor, Drake University, 2013-present
  • Former Employee, Broadlawns Hospital
  • Former Employee, Meredith Corporation
  • On-Air Host, Iowa Public Television, 2004-2015
  • Communications Manager, Iowa Public Television, 2001-2013
  • Adjunct Professor of Journalism, Drake University, 2001-2011
  • Senior Public Relations Account Manager, CMF&Z, 1999-2001
  • Assistant Media Relations Manager, Fannie Mae, 1996-1999
  • Press and Research Associate, Citizens for Harkin, 1996
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2020-present
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 43, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 43, 2020
  • Member, Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, present
  • Parent Volunteer, The Downtown School, present
  • Speech and Debate Team Volunteer, Theodore Roosevelt High School, present
  • Board Member, Commission on Tobacco Use, Prevention, and Control
  • Former Board Member, Easter Seals
  • Mock Trial Coach and Lead Coordinator, Merrill Middle School, 2012-2015
  • Member, Merrill Middle School SUCCESS Committee, 2011-2014
  • Board Member, Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, 2010-2013
  • President and Member, The Downtown School Parents Teacher Association Board, 2008-2012
  • Teacher/Committee Member, Plymouth Church, 2003-2010
  • Board of Directors, Plymouth Nursery School, 2003-2006

Other Info

— Awards:

  • One of for finalists for the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa's Inspiring Women of Iowa Courage Award, 2017
  • Outstanding New Member, Public Relations Society of America, Iowa Chapter, 2014
  • Des Moines Business Record's Forty Under 40, Class of 2010
  • Public Broadcasting Station Communications Professional of the Year, 2007

  • Retired reporter

  • City Council Member

Priority Issues:

Investing in education and safe local schools, creating jobs with good benefits, providing affordable and accessible healthcare for all, and sustaining our environment for future generations in the state.

Speeches

Issue Position: Sustaining Our Environment for Future Generations in the State
Jan. 1, 2018Other
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Issue Position: Providing Affordable, Accessible Healthcare for All
Jan. 1, 2018Other
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Issue Position: Creating Jobs with Good Benefits
Jan. 1, 2018Other
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Events

2020

Sep. 26
WDM Dems Drive-Thru Yard Sign Pickup!

Sat 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Sep. 19
#TeamKonfrst Phone Bank!

Sat 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Sep. 10
#TeamKonfrst virtual phone bank

Thur 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

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