MPSA Staff

Amy Dubach, CAE is the Membership and Communications Director at the MPSA, where she oversees membership, communications, marketing, graphic design, member engagement and other special projects.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washburn University and is a Certified Association Executive® with fifteen years of non-profit association experience. She is passionate about connecting with people through communications and creating a meaningful and positive member experience.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family camping, going for walks, and putting together craft projects with friends.

Stephanie Carter, CAE is the Membership Manager at the MPSA, where she assists with all aspects of membership including onboarding and renewals, programs and services, member assistance, and special projects.

With a B.A. in Mass Communications and Journalism, Stephanie has been involved with associations for more than 14 years. She brings her expertise and upbeat personality to the table when working with and for association members. Whether it’s a membership project or troubleshooting an issue, her knowledge, passion and dedication to the field always comes first.

In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys camping and hiking, reading endless amounts of books and spending quality time with her husband and two children.

Lewis Hoss is the Professional Development Manager at MPSA where he works to create professional development opportunities, manages webinars and conference recordings, and engages members in online communities and interest groups.

Lewis received his Ph.D. in political science from Northern Illinois University and teaches at Rivier University in Nashua, NH. In his free time, Lewis enjoys spending time with his wife and son and rooting for the Chicago Bears.

Violette Bray is a membership and customer service graduate assistant at the Midwest Political Science Association. She is also a Library Aide at the Iowa City Public Library where she enjoys sharing her love of books with the community.

Violette recently graduated with her MA in International Studies from the University of Wyoming where she researched sustainable fashion. In her spare time, Violette likes to take fall walks with her partner and spend quality time with their cats.

Drew Cagle is a Graduate Assistant at the MPSA. He works with the Membership and Communications teams to assist overseeing membership services, professional development, and member engagement. He has experience in data analysis, quantitative methods, and mixed-methods research.

Drew is currently completing his Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Alabama, where his dissertation focuses on the intersection of media, democratic norms, polarization, and political attitudes. In his free time, Drew likes to spend time with his fiancée Katie and watch live music with his friends.

Rachel is the IT Director at MPSA. She is responsible for the overall organizational IT strategy, implementation and management of MPSA’s IT Systems. She provides leadership for the continued development of innovative, robust, and secure IT Systems.

Rachel has more than 16 years of experience in a technical role with the non-profit organizations, with the last 9 years in a leadership role. She has led multiple implementation projects and spearheaded new program development. She is a graduate from Mankato State University. Rachel enjoys spending time with her family, backpacking, and beekeeping.

Kahee Kim is the IT Systems Administrator at MPSA. She is responsible for the overall integrity, administration, and support of MPSA’s Association Management System (CRM/AMS). Prior to joining MPSA, Kahee has worked in the education field, developing her customer service and technical expertise.

Kahee was born and raised in South Korea and earned her bachelor’s degree from Korea University. In her spare time, Kahee enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, reading books, and watching movies.