Connie De Boef , MA, BSN, RN, graduated from the University of Iowa with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing. Clinical teaching is her focus in the undergraduate curriculum and she continues to be active on committees both in the college and in the university.

Ms. De Boef is a member of the International Programs Board, participates in the Iowa First Project, and travels internationally with students. Xicotopec, Mexico is the site for the Interdisciplinary Service Learning Project co-sponsored by the Rotary. Ms. Trowbridge teaches the semester long course and takes students to Mexico in the Spring. In addition, she teaches the online course:  Human Sexuality, Diversity and Society.