About me
Damian J. Thompson (He/Him/His) is the Director of External Affairs at Iowa Safe Schools. Damian has been with Iowa Safe Schools since 2019. During his time at Iowa Safe Schools, Damian has spearheaded the organization’s lobbying efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. He also serves as the organization’s spokesperson for local and national news outlets and leads Iowa Safe Schools’ fundraising efforts.
Before then, Damian worked in the Office of Governor Kim Reynolds overseeing constituent communication and proclamation requests. He also worked at a bipartisan government affairs and public relations firm in Des Moines. Damian graduated cum laude from Drake University in 2017 with his Bachelor of Arts in Law, Politics, & Society.
In his spare time, Damian enjoys DJing in downtown Des Moines, antiquing, and avoiding hot beverages. He is also active in grassroots politics – founding several local political organizations in the central Iowa area.
