2025 Iowa DSP of the Year
Joseph Goltl
UI REACH at the University of Iowa / Iowa City, IA Joseph is a second year University of Iowa REACH Resident Assistant. In his time as a REACH RA he has fostered growth, built relationships, and done all that he can to build the social skills and independent living skills of the UI REACH Students. He hosts an event each week titled ‘Jaunts with Joe’ in which the students take walks with him around the Iowa City area to explore, learn more about their peers, and experience nature. In these Jaunts, Joe creates a fun and inclusive environment where the students feel comfortable talking to their peers, supported in asking questions, and confident to be themselves. Additionally, Joe is consistently working with the non–UI REACH RAs in his dorm to plan activities that all students could enjoy and attend. When doing this, he reaches out to campus and community partners to create partnerships, while always keeping the students front of mind.