Former media director, account executive, and vice president of Gerdes Advertising, Inc., Lozier is a community leader and artist/painter. She was awarded a full scholarship to study at The University of Nevada, Reno, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in art and journalism. She has been a regular participant in Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Institute in Colorado, which brings together leaders from the U.S. and abroad. Lozier was co-founder and president of Greenwood Historic Neighborhood Association, a sponsor of the “Lost Boys from Sudan,” and has been active in numerous organizations, including Ballet Iowa, Best Buddies, Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines Metro Opera, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines Symphony Alliance, Orchard Place, and Junior League of Des Moines. She was appointed to the Greater Des Moines Public Art Commission in 2001, and has served on the Foundation Board since 2004.
