[DSM-Iowa] Fwd: RELEASE: Gov. Reynolds announces leadership transition at Iowa Department for the Blind

[Helen Mejia]

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From: Press Releases from Iowa Governor's Office <IowaGovernorsOffice at public.govdelivery.com>
Subject: RELEASE: Gov. Reynolds announces leadership transition at Iowa Department for the Blind
Date: July 16, 2024 at 10:03:57 AM CDT

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR  
Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg  
  
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 16, 2024  
CONTACT: Heather Nahas, 515-452-2931, heather.nahas at governor.iowa.gov <mailto:heather.nahas at governor.iowa.gov> 
  
Gov. Reynolds announces leadership transition at Iowa Department for the Blind  
  
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the retirement of Emily Wharton, director of the Iowa Department for the Blind, effective July 18, 2024. Wharton has led the department for seven years and previously served as its technology director. She is a former client of the Department for the Blind and graduated from its Iowa Blindness Empowerment and Independence Center. 
“Emily Wharton has dedicated her career to serving the blind,” stated Governor Reynolds. “She has long been a passionate advocate, empowering blind Iowans to live independently, work, and fully contribute to their communities. She has made a difference in the lives of many Iowans, and I am grateful for her service.” 
The governor has appointed Sarah Willeford, library director at the Department for the Blind, to serve as interim department director while the state conducts a search of candidates. 
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