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DES MOINES, IA – Today, Governor-Elect Rob Sand announced that Elisabeth Buck and Morgan Miller will serve as Co-Directors of the official Sand Transition Committee, overseeing the transition process as the new administration prepares to take office in January.
“I’m honored to have Elisabeth Buck and Morgan Miller on the team that will help me hit the ground running on day one,” said Governor-Elect Rob Sand. “Both Elisabeth and Morgan bring decades of experience, relationships, and public policy expertise that will help prepare me to serve the people of Iowa. I appreciate their commitment, guidance, and shared love for this state that will help me serve all Iowans as governor, and appreciate their service to our state.”
“It’s an honor to serve Governor-Elect Rob Sand, Lieutenant Governor-Elect Dave Muhlbauer, and the people of Iowa as a Transition Co-Director for this next administration,” said Elisabeth Buck. “Throughout my career, I’ve had the honor to serve the people of Iowa across multiple administrations. I look forward to bringing that experience to the Sand-Muhlbauer administration and working together to set our new Governor and Lieutenant Governor up for success.”
“Thank you to Governor-Elect Rob Sand for the opportunity to serve the people of Iowa as a Transition Co-Director as Iowa prepares for this new chapter in our state’s history,” said Morgan Miller. “Together, we will work to be a resource for Iowans during this transition and to ensure the new administration is ready to serve Iowans on day one.”
Additionally, Governor-Elect Sand is launching a new website to keep Iowans up-to-date on the transition process, job opportunities, information on boards and commissions, and more. Please visit IowaForAll.com to learn more, stay updated, or provide feedback to the incoming administration.
About Elisabeth Buck: Elisabeth Buck has spent most of her career in service, in either government or philanthropy, with over 15 years in executive leadership, culminating with her role as President of the United Way of Central Iowa. Buck began her career in state government. For more than 20 years, she worked primarily in the offices of elected officials, including two attorneys general and two governors’ administrations. She was deputy chief of staff to Governors Chet Culver and Tom Vilsack. She ran the transition for Governors Vilsack and Culver. In 2007, she became director of Iowa Workforce Development, Iowa’s fourth largest state agency. As the agency’s chief executive, Buck navigated the complicated state and federal systems during a recession to ensure Iowans received comprehensive, quality, and seamless services. Buck holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in economics from Iowa State University.
About Morgan Miller: Morgan Miller currently serves as Political Director of the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), where she has led the organization's political and electoral strategy since 2020. She brings more than a decade of experience in Iowa politics, public policy, coalition building, and grassroots organizing, having worked on local, state, and federal campaigns and previously serving on staff at AFSCME Council 61. In addition to her professional work, Miller serves on the West Des Moines Human Services Advisory Board and is a graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute's Leadership Program. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Iowa. Miller lives in West Des Moines with her husband, Joe.
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