Age: 37

Title: CEO, PolicyWorks

Family: Husband Nick Woodward; one child on the way

A reason why she is a Forty: She serves on the boards of the Food Bank of Iowa, Grand View University and Iowa State University’s Women in Business Advisory Board, among others.

What drives her: Her family, upbringing and interest in making a difference drive her to achieve and pursue success. “I grew up in an immigrant household and witnessed the hardships my parents faced as immigrants in search of a better life. They showed me the importance of hard work, family and demonstrated resilience, which are qualities that have been ingrained in me.

An interesting fact about De Dios Woodward: She ran a 10-mile race and half marathon for the first time last year.