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Presentation(s) # 1.
TH Media bizTimes 2017 Rising Stars Presentation
Steve Fisher of the Telegraph Herald to give a presentation
on Sustainable Community Coordinator Cori Burbach and
Resource Management Coordinator Anderson Sainci being
selected as 2017 Rising Stars by the TH Media's bizTimes.
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RISING STARS
CORI BURBACH
BY PAMELA BRANDT
Cori Burbach was the first municipal sustainability coor-
dinator in Iowa. Her work ensures the local community's
ability to meet the environmental, economic and social
equity needs of today and future generations.
"I tell people I wear two hats," Burbach
said. "One is internal, so I work with all of
our City departments, whether it's some-
thing like the Bee Branch, or new policy,
to incorporate sustainability. And the
other hat is a community liaison, so that
could mean working with businesses on
new solar arrays, or it could mean doing
a presentation at the elementary schools
on sustainability."
Burbach assists City departments in
providing equitable access to services.
"Whether it's housing programs or
who's participating in our Leisure Ser-
vices programs, we're making sure that
we have good community represen-
tation, offering services that meet the
needs of all residents:'
Burbach grew up on a farm in rural
Dyersville, Iowa. She earned a bachelor's
in public administration from the Uni-
versity of Northern Iowa, and a master's
in public administration from the Uni-
versity of Delaware.
She is on the advisory boards for the
UW -Platteville Sustainable and Renew-
able Energy Systems program, and for
the University of Iowa Center for Global
and Regional Environmental Research.
She participates as a committee mem-
ber in the Urban Sustainability Directors
Network and the International City and
County Management Association.
Her community involvement has
included partnering with grassroots
organizations and students to raise
awareness about the harm caused by
plastic checkout bags. She's also worked
to develop public-private partnerships to
increase the use of solar technology.
At this year's Growing Sustainable
Communities Conference, organized in
partnership with the Sustainable City
Network, Burbach will participate as
a panel member and discuss how
to talk with others about climate
change.
She also has leadership roles
with the Dubuque Communi-
ty Garden Coalition and the
Dubuque Community Days of
Caring. She is on the board of
directors for Creative Adventure
Lab and for DuRide, where she
volunteers as a driver to provide
transportation for seniors.
When asked what she thrives
on, Burbach said, "Being able
to directly improve someone's
life. My favorite days of work
were the ones I spent muck-
ing out basements follow-
ing the 2008 Cedar Rapids
floods. You could see the
physical impact of the
work we did at the end of
the day, and we were able
to provide support to fam-
ilies and businesses who
hadn't had anyone else
show up to support them
in months.
Continued on page 9
"My favorite days of work were the
ones I spent mucking out basements
following the 2008 Cedar Rapids
floods. You could see the physical
impact of the work we did at the end of
the day, and we were able to provide
support to families and businesses ..."
bizTimes ber 2017
bizTimes.biz, Dubuque, Iowa, September 2017
Age: 33.
Sustainable
Community
coordinator for
City of Dubuque.
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Continued from page 8
"You could see it on the peo-
ple's faces. More than getting their
basement cleaned out, they could
tell somebody cared about them"
She and her husband, Aaron,
have two children, ages 6 and 4,
who sometimes tag along with her
to meetings. Burbach recognizes
her family's supportive role:
"My extended family constantly
reminds me to think about what
I'm working on from as many
viewpoints as I can. Everyone
from my kids, who gladly put on
their rain boots to plant a com-
munity garden with me, to my
husband's late grandfather Carl
Burbach, whose business and
development voice I still hear in
my head in my work, challenge
me to do the best I can every day
to serve the public through my
career"
She also gives credit to her col-
leagues: "I work with a team of
brilliant, passionate, very busy
public servants, and to have
someone recognize that I'm mak-
ing a difference is truly humbling"
I
RISING STARS
Volunteer activities: DuRide
board member; Creative Adventure
Lab board member; YP Days of
Caring steering committee, Andrew
Connolly Make A Difference Day
steering committee; University of
Wisconsin -Platteville Sustainable
and Renewable Energy Program
advisory committee; Center for
Global and Regional Environmental
Research advisory committee.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
in public administration from the
University of Northern Iowa; Master's
degree in public administration from
the University of Delaware.
Family: Husband, Aaron; chil-
dren Xander, 6; and Zoe, 4.
Person most' ...' I to
me and why: My kids. Everything
I do, personally and professionally,
is in the hopes of creating a better
community and world for them in the
future. Their curiosity, compassion
and sense of humor also are the
qualities I try to imitate every day.
Favorite thing to do outside of
work: Grow, prepare and eat good
food. Gardening, preserving and
cooking with my friends and family.
One word to describe me:
Growing. So far, in my 30s, I'm just
starting to figure out who I am, am
fulfilled and happy with the place I'm
at, and am so excited to see what
comes next.
What's one thing that most
people would be surprised
to know about you: If given the
chance, I might quit my job to join a
dance company on Broadway!
Greatest fear. Not being able
to be there to raise my kids. And I'm
absolutely phobic of mice.
What's the one thing you are
most . .:�: \ : > about in your
life: Creating communities that raise
healthy, happy kids who can suc-
ceed in this world. Parenting is hard.
Giving kids the nutrition, education
and support they need so that they
can succeed in the world is hard.
If I could advocate for anything, it
would be for all of us adults to work
together to raise healthy, happy
kids, whether that means supporting
every parent in being the best parent
they can be; providing the nutritional
food, parks to play in and education
kids need to grow; or simply being a
caring adult for our own or someone
else's kids.
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ANDERSON SAINCI
BY PAMELA BRANDT
nderson Sainci grew up in Naples, Fla., the child of a sin-
gle mother without much education. He credits people
who "saw something" in him for giving him the drive to
attend college.
He earned a BA in business administration and an MA
in communication from the University of Dubuque.
"What motivates me to be involved in
the community is remembering all of the
individuals who invested in my brothers
and I while growing up in poverty. Today,
I am someone else's ROI (return on in-
vestment), and I have a personal respon-
sibility to use my talents to help others."
Sainci competed on the Spartan wres-
tling team and also served as an assistant
coach. He returns to his alma mater to
share his story with incoming students so
they will think, "If he made it, there's hope
for me."
He sees hard work and determination
as key traits leading to success.
"What I have learn from the challeng-
es that I have faced is one, people may be
smarter than you, but don't let them out-
work you, and two, no matter what, don't
give up."
Sainci gives generously of his time to
projects that make Dubuque a more in-
clusive and equitable community. He
serves on the board of directors for Every
Child/Every Promise, Dubuque Black
Men Coalition, Dubuque Dream Cen-
ter, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, Radius
Church and Steeple Square, as well as the
Iowa Recycling Association.
"I am passionate about making the
world a better place. Everything that I do
is for the glory of God, and I want to help
make the community a better place, or a
more equitable place, for all in-
dividuals. I appreciate knowing
that the things I am doing in
the community are a part of
that process."
He facilitated the
Back to School Bash,
held in Comiskey
Park in August.
The event, now
in its third
year, helps
children
and fam-
ilies pre-
pare
for
school.
"I
wanted
to make
sure that
students have
school supplies
and backpacks on the
very first day," he said. "I'm a
person who builds intentional
relationships and looks for ways
to empower others. It's really about
listening to the challenges in our com-
munity and bringing people together
for the common good."
Continued on page 23
"I am passionate about making the world a better
place. Everything that I do is for the glory of
God, and I want to help make the community
a better place, or a more equitable place, for all
individuals. I appreciate knowing that the things
I am doing in the community are a part of that
process."
bizTimes.biz, Dubuque, Iowa, September 2017
Age: 29.
Resource
Management
Coordinator and
Supervisor, City
of Dubuque.
Continued from page 22
Sainci's enthusiasm about
education led him to compete
for a school board seat with
the Dubuque Community
School District.
He has volunteered with
many programs designed to
help under -privileged or mi-
nority youth and their families,
including Circles Initiative, My
Brother's Keeper and the Road
to Success for Teens.
In 2016, he was appointed
by the governor of Iowa to a
three-year term as commis-
sioner on the Iowa Commis-
sion on Volunteer Service. This
year, he was named a Millenni-
al Impact Fellow by New Prof-
it, a national nonprofit venture
philanthropy fund, for his
commitment to social justice.
"It's not about me," he said.
"It's about empowering oth-
ers, and you have to be in tune
with what's happening in the
community."
RISING STARS
Volunteer activities: Every Child Every
Promise, Dubuque Black Men Coalition,
The Dubuque Dream Center, St. Mark
Youth Enrichment, Radius Church, Steeple
Square.
Education: Bachelor of Business
Administration and Master of Arts in
Communication from the University of
Dubuque.
Family: Wife, Kiesha; children, Ayden, 7;
Abreayia, 5; Aiyanna, 3.
Person most inspirational to me and
why: My mother is one of the most inspira-
tional people in my life. As a single mother,
she had to make a lot of sacrifices to raise
three young men. She taught me my val-
ues. She introduced me to hard work, serv-
ing others and having strong faith.
Favorite thing to do outside of work:
My favorite thing to do outside of work is
enjoying quality time with my family and
friends, working out and/or serving others
in the community.
One word to describe me: Servant.
What's one thing that most people
would be surprised to know about you:
English is not my first language.
What's the one thing you are most
passionate about in your life: My faith.
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Anderson Sainci grew up in
Naples, Fla., the child of a
single mother without much
education. He credits people
who "saw something" in him
for giving him the drive to
attend college.
He earned a BA in business
administration and an MA in
communication from the
University of Dubuque.
"What motivates me to be
involved in the community is
rememberingall of the
individuals who invested in
my brothers and 1 while
up in poverty. Today,
growing
am someone else's R01
(return on investment), and
http://www.telegraphherald.coni/bizti nes/articles/article_ a497b55f-b66f-5e61-ba02-581870... 9/8/2017
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Articles
telegraphherald.com Page 3 of 8
have a personal responsibility
to use my talents to help
others."
Sainci competed on the
Spartan wrestling team and
also served as an assistant
coach. He returns to his alma
mater to share his story with
incoming students so they will
think, "If he made it, there's
hope for me."
He sees hard work and
determination as key traits
leading to success.
"What I have learn from the
challenges that I have faced
is one, people may be
smarter than you, but don't
http://www.telegraphherald.coni/bizti nes/articles/article_ a497b55f-b66f-5e61-ba02-581870... 9/8/2017
Rising Star: Anderson Sainc
Articles
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let them outwork you, and
two, no matter what, don't
give up."
Sa i nci gives generously of his
time to projects that make
Dubuque a more inclusive
and equitable community. He
serves on the board of
directors for Every
Child/Every Promise,
Dubuque Black Men
Coalition, Dubuque Dream
Center, St. Mark Youth
Enrichment, Radius Church
and Steeple Square, as well
as the Iowa Recycling
Association.
http://www.telegraphherald.coni/bizti nes/articles/article_ a497b55f-b66f-5e61-ba02-581870... 9/8/2017
Rising Star: Anderson Sainc
Articles
telegraphherald.com Page 5 of 8
"I am passionate about
making the world a better
place. Everything that I do is
for the glory of God, and I
want to help make the
community a better place, or
a more equitable place, for all
individuals. I appreciate
knowing that the things I am
doing in the community are a
part of that process."
He facilitated the Back to
School Bash, held in
Comiskey Park in August. The
event, now in its third year,
helps children and families
prepare for school.
http://www.telegraphherald.coni/bizti nes/articles/article_ a497b55f-b66f-5e61-ba02-581870... 9/8/2017
Rising Star: Anderson Sainc
Articles
telegraphherald.com Page 6 of 8
"I wanted to make sure that
students have school
supplies and backpacks on
the very first day," he said.
"I'm a person who builds
intentional relationships and
looks for ways to empower
others. It's really about
listening to the challenges in
our community and bringing
people together for the
common good."
Sainci's enthusiasm about
education led him to compete
for a school board seat with
the Dubuque Community
School District.
http://www.telegraphherald.coni/bizti nes/articles/article_ a497b55f-b66f-5e61-ba02-581870... 9/8/2017
Rising Star: Anderson Sainc
Articles
telegraphherald.com Page 7 of 8
He has volunteered with
many programs designed to
help under -privileged or
minority youth and their
families, including Circles
Initiative, My Brother's
Keeper and the Road to
Success for Teens.
In 2016, he was appointed by
the governor of Iowa to a
three-year term as
commissioner on the Iowa
Commission on Volunteer
Service. This year, he was
named a Millennial Impact
Fellow by New Profit, a
national nonprofit venture
philanthropy fund, for his
commitment to social justice.
http://www.telegraphherald.coni/bizti nes/articles/article_ a497b55f-b66f-5e61-ba02-581870... 9/8/2017
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"It's not about me," he said.
"It's about empowering
others, and you have to be in
tune with what's happening in
the community.,,
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Andrew Houy, Daniel Moore and Dan Butler
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CORI BURBACH
BY PAMELA BRANDT
Cori Burbach was the first municipal sustainability coor-
dinator in Iowa. Her work ensures the local community's
ability to meet the environmental, economic and social
equity needs of today and future generations.
"I tell people I wear two hats," Burbach
said. "One is internal, so I work with all of
our City departments, whether it's some-
thing like the Bee Branch, or new policy,
to incorporate sustainability. And the
other hat is a community liaison, so that
could mean working with businesses on
new solar arrays, or it could mean doing
a presentation at the elementary schools
on sustainability."
Burbach assists City departments in
providing equitable access to services.
"Whether it's housing programs or
who's participating in our Leisure Ser-
vices programs, we're making sure that
we have good community represen-
tation, offering services that meet the
needs of all residents:'
Burbach grew up on a farm in rural
Dyersville, Iowa. She earned a bachelor's
in public administration from the Uni-
versity of Northern Iowa, and a master's
in public administration from the Uni-
versity of Delaware.
She is on the advisory boards for the
UW -Platteville Sustainable and Renew-
able Energy Systems program, and for
the University of Iowa Center for Global
and Regional Environmental Research.
She participates as a committee mem-
ber in the Urban Sustainability Directors
Network and the International City and
County Management Association.
Her community involvement has
included partnering with grassroots
organizations and students to raise
awareness about the harm caused by
plastic checkout bags. She's also worked
to develop public-private partnerships to
increase the use of solar technology.
At this year's Growing Sustainable
Communities Conference, organized in
partnership with the Sustainable City
Network, Burbach will participate as
a panel member and discuss how
to talk with others about climate
change.
She also has leadership roles
with the Dubuque Communi-
ty Garden Coalition and the
Dubuque Community Days of
Caring. She is on the board of
directors for Creative Adventure
Lab and for DuRide, where she
volunteers as a driver to provide
transportation for seniors.
When asked what she thrives
on, Burbach said, "Being able
to directly improve someone's
life. My favorite days of work
were the ones I spent muck-
ing out basements follow-
ing the 2008 Cedar Rapids
floods. You could see the
physical impact of the
work we did at the end of
the day, and we were able
to provide support to fam-
ilies and businesses who
hadn't had anyone else
show up to support them
in months.
Continued on page 9
"My favorite days of work were the
ones I spent mucking out basements
following the 2008 Cedar Rapids
floods. You could see the physical
impact of the work we did at the end of
the day, and we were able to provide
support to families and businesses ..."
bizTimes ber 2017
bizTimes.biz, Dubuque, Iowa, September 2017
Age: 33.
Sustainable
Community
coordinator for
City of Dubuque.
gm
TELEGRAPH HERALD
Continued from page 8
"You could see it on the peo-
ple's faces. More than getting their
basement cleaned out, they could
tell somebody cared about them"
She and her husband, Aaron,
have two children, ages 6 and 4,
who sometimes tag along with her
to meetings. Burbach recognizes
her family's supportive role:
"My extended family constantly
reminds me to think about what
I'm working on from as many
viewpoints as I can. Everyone
from my kids, who gladly put on
their rain boots to plant a com-
munity garden with me, to my
husband's late grandfather Carl
Burbach, whose business and
development voice I still hear in
my head in my work, challenge
me to do the best I can every day
to serve the public through my
career"
She also gives credit to her col-
leagues: "I work with a team of
brilliant, passionate, very busy
public servants, and to have
someone recognize that I'm mak-
ing a difference is truly humbling"
I
RISING STARS
Volunteer activities: DuRide
board member; Creative Adventure
Lab board member; YP Days of
Caring steering committee, Andrew
Connolly Make A Difference Day
steering committee; University of
Wisconsin -Platteville Sustainable
and Renewable Energy Program
advisory committee; Center for
Global and Regional Environmental
Research advisory committee.
Education: Bachelor of Arts
in public administration from the
University of Northern Iowa; Master's
degree in public administration from
the University of Delaware.
Family: Husband, Aaron; chil-
dren Xander, 6; and Zoe, 4.
Person most' ...' I to
me and why: My kids. Everything
I do, personally and professionally,
is in the hopes of creating a better
community and world for them in the
future. Their curiosity, compassion
and sense of humor also are the
qualities I try to imitate every day.
Favorite thing to do outside of
work: Grow, prepare and eat good
food. Gardening, preserving and
cooking with my friends and family.
One word to describe me:
Growing. So far, in my 30s, I'm just
starting to figure out who I am, am
fulfilled and happy with the place I'm
at, and am so excited to see what
comes next.
What's one thing that most
people would be surprised
to know about you: If given the
chance, I might quit my job to join a
dance company on Broadway!
Greatest fear. Not being able
to be there to raise my kids. And I'm
absolutely phobic of mice.
What's the one thing you are
most . .:�: \ : > about in your
life: Creating communities that raise
healthy, happy kids who can suc-
ceed in this world. Parenting is hard.
Giving kids the nutrition, education
and support they need so that they
can succeed in the world is hard.
If I could advocate for anything, it
would be for all of us adults to work
together to raise healthy, happy
kids, whether that means supporting
every parent in being the best parent
they can be; providing the nutritional
food, parks to play in and education
kids need to grow; or simply being a
caring adult for our own or someone
else's kids.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Noon - 4:00 pm Diamond Jo Casino
2nd Floor Harbor Room 1 301 Bell Street, Dubuque, IA
DEADLINE! September 21
Registration is required by Sept. 15' to be included in all print promotional ads.
To register go online TelegraphHerald.com/jobfair or contact Recruitment Specialist Joan Schuster
563.588.5765 or Classified ADvisors at 563.588.5600 or 800.562.6014
• •
• ,
Employer Package
..$475,..
Includes...
• 8 ft. table, 2 chairs, skirting and electricity
• Business name in promotional advertising
• Display ad in Sunday, Sept. 24th paper (color S25 extra)
TELEGRAPH HERALD
r6455-0,
RISING STARS
bizTimes.biz, Dubuque, Iowa, September 2017
ANDERSON SAINCI
BY PAMELA BRANDT
nderson Sainci grew up in Naples, Fla., the child of a sin-
gle mother without much education. He credits people
who "saw something" in him for giving him the drive to
attend college.
He earned a BA in business administration and an MA
in communication from the University of Dubuque.
"What motivates me to be involved in
the community is remembering all of the
individuals who invested in my brothers
and I while growing up in poverty. Today,
I am someone else's ROI (return on in-
vestment), and I have a personal respon-
sibility to use my talents to help others."
Sainci competed on the Spartan wres-
tling team and also served as an assistant
coach. He returns to his alma mater to
share his story with incoming students so
they will think, "If he made it, there's hope
for me."
He sees hard work and determination
as key traits leading to success.
"What I have learn from the challeng-
es that I have faced is one, people may be
smarter than you, but don't let them out-
work you, and two, no matter what, don't
give up."
Sainci gives generously of his time to
projects that make Dubuque a more in-
clusive and equitable community. He
serves on the board of directors for Every
Child/Every Promise, Dubuque Black
Men Coalition, Dubuque Dream Cen-
ter, St. Mark Youth Enrichment, Radius
Church and Steeple Square, as well as the
Iowa Recycling Association.
"I am passionate about making the
world a better place. Everything that I do
is for the glory of God, and I want to help
make the community a better place, or a
more equitable place, for all in-
dividuals. I appreciate knowing
that the things I am doing in
the community are a part of
that process."
He facilitated the
Back to School Bash,
held in Comiskey
Park in August.
The event, now
in its third
year, helps
children
and fam-
ilies pre-
pare
for
school.
"I
wanted
to make
sure that
students have
school supplies
and backpacks on the
very first day," he said. "I'm a
person who builds intentional
relationships and looks for ways
to empower others. It's really about
listening to the challenges in our com-
munity and bringing people together
for the common good."
Continued on page 23
"I am passionate about making the world a better
place. Everything that I do is for the glory of
God, and I want to help make the community
a better place, or a more equitable place, for all
individuals. I appreciate knowing that the things
I am doing in the community are a part of that
process."
bizTimes.biz, Dubuque, Iowa, September 2017
Age: 29.
Resource
Management
Coordinator and
Supervisor, City
of Dubuque.
Continued from page 22
Sainci's enthusiasm about
education led him to compete
for a school board seat with
the Dubuque Community
School District.
He has volunteered with
many programs designed to
help under -privileged or mi-
nority youth and their families,
including Circles Initiative, My
Brother's Keeper and the Road
to Success for Teens.
In 2016, he was appointed
by the governor of Iowa to a
three-year term as commis-
sioner on the Iowa Commis-
sion on Volunteer Service. This
year, he was named a Millenni-
al Impact Fellow by New Prof-
it, a national nonprofit venture
philanthropy fund, for his
commitment to social justice.
"It's not about me," he said.
"It's about empowering oth-
ers, and you have to be in tune
with what's happening in the
community."
RISING STARS
Volunteer activities: Every Child Every
Promise, Dubuque Black Men Coalition,
The Dubuque Dream Center, St. Mark
Youth Enrichment, Radius Church, Steeple
Square.
Education: Bachelor of Business
Administration and Master of Arts in
Communication from the University of
Dubuque.
Family: Wife, Kiesha; children, Ayden, 7;
Abreayia, 5; Aiyanna, 3.
Person most inspirational to me and
why: My mother is one of the most inspira-
tional people in my life. As a single mother,
she had to make a lot of sacrifices to raise
three young men. She taught me my val-
ues. She introduced me to hard work, serv-
ing others and having strong faith.
Favorite thing to do outside of work:
My favorite thing to do outside of work is
enjoying quality time with my family and
friends, working out and/or serving others
in the community.
One word to describe me: Servant.
What's one thing that most people
would be surprised to know about you:
English is not my first language.
What's the one thing you are most
passionate about in your life: My faith.
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