Our Stories
Hear how Project Iowa has led people on all walks of life through self-exploration to find (or rediscover) their purpose and towards discovering fulfilling, stable careers.
Wanda Price
In July of 2025, I experienced something that many people face at some point in their careers—I was laid off due to budget cuts. Even though I understood the reasons behind the decision, the sudden loss of stability was difficult. It forced me into a
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Read stories of resilience, inspiration, and determination.
Kim Estes
Cultivating Careers Graduate
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a single mom of a freshman in high school. I love music, long walks along the beaches of Cheyenne…oh sorry thought this was a dating app. When did you participate in Project Iowa’s program Cultivating Careers? February
Lanny Fransisca Lie
Cultivating Careers Graduate
Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Lanny Fransisca Lie and I am originally from Indonesia. I moved to the US in September of 2019. I have 15 years of professional experience with some international exposure, mostly as an accountant and auditor. When