Moody is a lifelong Muscatine resident. She came from a family oriented, blue collar family, and her dad was a proud union member. Mandy and her husband have a total of six children, who are all adults now. Mandy has been working as a social worker in various capacities for fourteen years and is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. Mandy is an alumni of the Muscatine Community College, Iowa Wesleyan University, and the University of Iowa. In her free time, Mandy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, writing, painting, reading, and being in nature.

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“Growing up in poverty and experiencing significant adversity myself, I know first hand how difficult it is to endure those conditions, let alone overcome them. For many, a bad childhood can equal a life sentence. I have been working to break generational cycles, and as a child, adult, and parent, our social systems in Muscatine have had a huge impact on my story. My public school teachers played a large role in my adolescent years and I will always be grateful for their support. Without the support of social service programs such as affordable housing, financial and food assistance, child protection services, mental health services, and more, I would not have had the opportunities that I am so grateful for. With my unique combination of experience with these systems and within this community, I will work to be a voice for Muscatine and all Iowans at the state house.”