Our Mission:
Guardians of Northeast Iowa, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides guardian and trustee services to vulnerable individuals. We are honored to provide the following services to our clients:
- Guardianship
- Representative Payee (within 50 miles of Calmar)
- Conservatorship (within 50 miles of Calmar)
- Care Management
Our Vision:
To work closely with those we serve along with their support systems to advocate for the best possible course of action on behalf of our clients.
Guardians of Northeast Iowa, Inc. currently provides services for clients in the following Iowa counties:
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Our History
Guardians of Northeast Iowa was established by Anna M. Stamat and Melanie Kleiner in 2016. From 16 clients in Winneshiek and Allamakee counties in Iowa, the organization was grown to having 6 guardian case managers and dedicated administrative staff to serve their clients. The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors from across the United States, all with a dedication to quality supported decision-making and support of disabled people in Iowa as a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
The Original Board of Directors included:
- Anna Stamat
- Melanie Kleiner
- Elaine Morse
- Rhonda Lettington
- Barb Keninger
Guardianship and Conservatorship services available July of 2016 were joined by Representative Payee Services in April 2017. By 2020, there were 110 clients! The need for these services are great!
Many board members have assisted over the years, including local supporters of our mission. We thank our current board for their guidance and support!
| Anne Kruse | |
| Elaine Morse | Chair person |
| Erin Droll | |
| Kolette Dalperding | |
| Marcia Oltrogge | |
| Nina Brickman |
Today, in 2025, there are 5 guardian case managers, two administrative staff along with the Director and Accounting Manager. We are proud to be a part of the support system for so many people across the state. We serve so others may live their best lives!