Featuring Appearances by
Matt Glenn
Matt Glenn is one of 11 siblings who grew up together in Des Moines. Matt is opening 1717 Brewing Co. with two of his brothers this fall in Des Moines' East Village. The brewery pays homage to their family home, where nobody was ever turned away.
Kay Graham
Kay Graham was raised in Coon Rapids with four sisters and her experiences gave her plenty of practice to work with at-risk students. She mentored at Boys Town in Omaha for 20-plus years before returning to Des Moines to teach special education. Though she retired in 2015, you often find her in a classroom continuing her love of teaching as a substitute.
Craig VandeVenter
Craig VandeVenter, a brother to two and a friend to many, was born and raised in and around Des Moines. A wanderlust part-time paralegal student, Craig enjoys exploring all of the outdoor wonders Iowa has to offer. Isn’t it beautiful?
Jovan Johnson
Jovan Johnson is the assistant director of employer engagement and internships at Grinnell College. Jovan was raised in Atlanta and attended college at Iowa State University. He was the 2017 winner of the Amy Jennings YP Impact Award and is is a leader in Black Urban Professionals Group, which connects local African-Americans with young professionals of color.
Amar Sinha
After immigrating to the U.S. from India, Amar Sinha knew he needed his other siblings to be whole and not wobble.
Agenda
September 20, 2018
Siblings: Matt Glenn - 'Support Takes Work'
Matt Glenn shares how being the youngest of 11 siblings taught him about family.
September 20, 2018
Siblings: Kay Graham - 'Maybe This Is Why They Call It “Deadheading”'
Kay Graham’s big sister, always quick with advice, taught her a new word she’d soon regret using. It was just one piece of an unforgettable trip together.
September 20, 2018
Siblings: Craig VandeVenter - 'Remembering Names'
How his brother’s suicide taught Craig VandeVenter the importance of saying people’s names out loud.
September 20, 2018
Siblings: Jovan Johnson - ‘A Door in the Foundation’
Jovan Johnson thought there were cracks in the foundation of his family. Turns out, they opened to a door instead.
September 20, 2018
Siblings: Amar Sinha - ‘Four Legs Of The Chair’
After immigrating to the U.S. from India, Amar Sinha knew he needed his other siblings, in order to be whole and not wobble.
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