Molly Topf works with Reach Out and Read Iowa to deliver our early literacy program to the children and families of Iowa, providing technical assistance, training, fundraising, community outreach and other support. In addition, Molly works to provide guidance and support through grants, sponsorships, events, and other fundraising partnerships. Molly manages the board, social media, communications, and various coalition projects and initiatives. In Molly’s time with Reach Out and Read Iowa, the number of programs has grown 60% to serve thousands of children and families, including community health centers, residency programs, and urban and rural locations.
Before joining Reach Out and Read Iowa, Molly worked for 14 years as the Community Relations Manager for Barnes and Noble where she developed and executed a results-oriented community relations program. In her professional roles, Molly has cultivated and maintained positive relationships with educational, literacy, literary, cultural, and arts organizations in the central Iowa area.
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