Katerina Polush

Katerina Polush has a diverse range of work experience. Katerina'smost recent position is as a Community Director at Balance Autism, starting in January 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Iowa Homeless Youth Centers for a significant period of time. Katerina held various roles at this organization, including Associate Director from December 2015 to January 2022, Program Coordinator from May 2010 to December 2015, and Self Sufficiency Advocate from May 2008 to May 2010. Before their time at Iowa Homeless Youth Centers, Katerina worked as a Customer Service Specialist at Communication Data Services from August 2005 to August 2008. Additionally, they served as a Research Project Assistant at Iowa Learning Farm, Iowa State University from August 2007 to December 2007, and as an Americorps Vista at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity from May 2007 to August 2007.

Katerina Polush's education history includes obtaining a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Policy from Drake University from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Anthropology and Spanish from the Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences between 2004 and 2007.