About me
Michael Guanci has been the Associate Executive Director of Government Relations & School Finance since 2024. In his position, Michael serves as the association’s lead expert on government relations, public education funding policy and school finance. He serves an active role providing school finance services, resources, and supports to IASB members and oversees the establishment of a comprehensive government relations program to advance the public policy goals of IASB members.
Prior to joining IASB, Michael served as the Senior Fiscal Policy Analyst at the Iowa Department of Management. He brings nearly 10 years of experience in legislative policymaking and advocacy from his time at the Department of Management and Legislative Services Agency. Michael was also selected to sit on the steering committee for the Legislative Education Staff Network (LESN). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Community & Regional Planning from Iowa State University.
