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New State Long Term Care Ombudsman in Iowa.

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June 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Department on Aging is pleased to announce Angela Van Pelt as the new State Long Term Care Ombudsman.

As the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Van Pelt will lead a team of Local Long-Term Care Ombudsmen, Managed Care Ombudsmen, professional and support staff who advocate for the residents/tenants of Iowa’s nursing facilities, assisted living programs, long-term care facilities and elder group homes.

“Van Pelt’s experience within Iowa’s aging network, her collaborative leadership style and her passion for ensuring that all Iowans, especially our most vulnerable, deserve to live their lives in a safe and thriving environment will serve the office and Iowan’s well” said Linda Miller, Director of the Iowa Department on Aging. 

Van Pelt has a master’s degree Public Administration from Drake University and a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Upper Iowa University. Before joining the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Van Pelt was the Iowa Department on Aging’s Public Information Officer and Legislative Liaison. Van Pelt has an extensive background in program administration and policy including advocacy, legal and national policy research, public affairs and strategic communications experience within both public and private sectors.

Van Pelt will begin her position on June 11th, 2021.