“I am going into this new year feeling reinvigorated, rejuvenated, and reaffirmed in Iowa IPL’s work and our mission in mobilizing Iowans of diverse faith and spirituality to take bold and just action on the climate crisis.”
Ren Mattson
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Ren is a queer non-binary person who believes in the power of passion and spirituality to fuel the fight for climate justice. They graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in Performing Arts Management and minors in Spanish and Women & Gender Studies. They have had the opportunity to explore the non-profit world of Des Moines, having worked with both music and environmental non-profits. Ren enjoys crafting, writing music, practicing mindfulness, and spending quality time with their cat, Benny.
Comfort in Community
“I take comfort in the fact that Iowa IPL, as well as my communities outside of the office, are doing the good work – not just as stewards of the earth, but as stewards for each other. We pick each other up; we hold each other; this is what community is all about.”
This Spooky (Election) Season – Vote for Climate Action!
“As we share this newsletter with you, Hurricane Milton is already a Category 5 storm scheduled to hit Florida tonight. It is safe to say that we are in the thick of it – the time for climate action is now and that means voting this election season.”