Meet our Board of Directors.

Our Board is dedicated to the Spina Bifida Community.

Janet Regier

Board Chair

I have an internal drive to serve and help others, which fuels my desire to grow closer to my aunt and support the organization that means so much to her. Alongside this personal commitment, serving a term as the Board’s president has granted learning and professional development opportunities. I am constantly seeking new opportunities to learn and grow and giving back through SBAIA give me so much joy.

Tasha Goodvin

Board Member – Parent Mentor – New/Expecting Parent Committee Chair

In February 2022, our 20-week ultrasound revealed that our daughter, Parker, had Spina Bifida. The diagnosis left us heartbroken and uncertain about the future. We sought information and saw countless specialists to understand her condition. Despite the challenges, Parker, now a thriving 2-year-old, has undergone five surgeries and brings immense joy to our lives. She is fiercely independent, loves animals and donuts, and always makes us laugh. Sharing our journey connects us with other families and offers hope amid challenges. Parker has taught us resilience and perspective, and brought us immense joy. We wouldn’t change a thing about our journey with her.

Cassey Neumann

Board Member – Parent Mentor – Clinical Research Committee Chair

Bliss was born in January of 2020. The few short months leading up to her birth were full of worry and grief, but having her in our arms made us truly take a step back and start to cherish the little things. Bliss is now a fiery 4-year-old who wins over the hearts of everyone who takes the time to get to know her. While her brother, Reid, instinctively serves as her protector, she is quick to let him know she doesn’t always need his help. Our goal has always been to raise a strong, independent girl with all the tools to advocate for herself. Being part of the Spina Bifida Association of Iowa has afforded our family countless opportunities to do just that.

Board Member – Adult Connection Committee Chair

I want to provide advocacy resources and outreach activities to people like I never had growing up.

Laura Harmon

Board Member – Advocacy Committee Chair

I am in my third year on the board. Her second year was a wash due to a long illness but she plans on regrouping and working on getting a clinic in Iowa City and working on advocacy for all disabled persons. Laura has a tight family including her sisters kids who she adores and her parents who help her no matter what. My why is to make sure disabled persons get and keep their rights to be able to be members of society.

Mary Helen Biller

Board Member – Community Outreach Committee Chair

I joined the board, because, I love changing the lives of our members, and their families, for the better. Through the programs we offer. To make their Spina Bifida journeys just a little bit easier

Lisa Stuart

Board Member – Development Committee Chair

I serve on the Board to help a small but mighty organization get the recognition, awareness, and support they deserve and to help people with spina bifida live longer, happier, and healthier lives

Heidi Kriener

Board Member

We need to create awareness everywhere we go of who we are and what assets we are in society, even facing a disability. I want to help people who live with spina bifida daily, from birth to adulthood, grow in understanding of how they can live their best lives. My hope is that we gain knowledge from one another, and I want to be able to help lessen the financial burden for us who deal with spina bifida.

Jon Luke Talton

Board Member

This mission is important to me because, no matter the cause, people need support, love, and advocacy. I have a deep emotional connection to this because I’ve come from struggle myself, and I’m passionate about helping others and encouraging them to reach their full potential. I am huge on not letting your circumstances or where you come from define you.