Monique Galpin joined the IWP after a decade of administrative services with the Carver College of Medicine where she coordinated a professional development program for aspiring pre-health students. Her interest in cultural affairs and civic engagement has led to a range of service experiences. These experiences include chairing a community police review board, a health clinic, and a nonprofit cinema organization. Her current favorite literary pursuit is helping her little one through the '1,000 Books Before Kindergarten' challenge at the Iowa City Public Library.