2019 Selection Committee
Forty  Under 40
100 4th St.
Des Moines IA 50309

Dear Selection Committee:
I am writing in support of Carrie Hansen, one of the most impressive, competent, and effective young women I know.  Carrie is currently a Loan Consultant at New American Funding.  I have worked with Carrie beginning with her first ever volunteer and philanthropic work at age 5 for the first annual “Art for Alex” fundraising event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Iowa Chapter.  Her mother commuted from Audubon as an active member of the board. 

After graduating from Iowa State University with a Bachelors Degree in Finance, we renewed our friendship with Carrie when she was a Financial Consultant with Morgan Stanley and RBC Wealth Management. During this time, she volunteered for two nonprofit events I was associated with, “Heroes for the Heartland” (American Red Cross) and “Every Family Rocks” (Employee and Family Resources). Her energy and commitment are contagious. Recently she reunited us to attend the 2018 Corks and Kegs Cystic Fibrosis Event and be a major donor. 

I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a professional mentor to Carrie over the past ten plus years, and I am continually amazed at the far reaching goals she sets for herself along with her dedication to reach those goals.  In meeting with Carrie regularly, it is easy to recognize her level of comfort in communicating with a variety of people.  Her thoughtful questions and astute observations are that of seasoned professional.
As Development Director for several major nonprofit institutions in Iowa, I have known and worked with a number of very good state young professionals over the years. With a recent job change that brought Carrie back to Des Moines, I know this is only the beginning of her continued success and community involvement.

Given her past history, I believe Carrie would be one of the best people to have the Forty Under 40 Designation, and I strongly recommend that your committee seriously consider Carrie for inclusion in Forty Under 40 Group. 

Yours sincerely,

Dawn Roberts