Mark Turnage (He, Him, His) is the Registrar & Office Manager for Iowa Safe Schools. He coordinates everything, from transcripts to technical support for participants of the Safe Schools Academy, to registration for the annual Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth. Mark graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and has been involved in community events and advocacy-related fundraising since moving to Des Moines in 2011.
The son of two teachers, Mark’s experience in both education and empowering youth expression includes three years as Pleasantville High School Fall Play Director, providing audio/technical support to high school entertainment and athletic programs, and partnering with local LGBTQ organizations and venues to promote the work of Iowa Safe Schools.
You can always find Mark at the midnight premiere of the latest Batman film, curating his comic book collection, playing the latest Metal Gear videogame, indulging his inner film geek, or working on writing the next great Batman story.
Reach out to Mark for questions about: Donating, events, or Safe Schools Academy.
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