A 1957 graduate of Mason City Junior College (NIACC's predecessor), Robert Van De Walker is involved in many community service activities in organizations throughout North Iowa as well as national and state organizations. Some of her volunteer activities include The Arc of North Central Iowa, The Arc of Iowa, Arc National, Care Review of the Mason City Group Home, Iowa Protection and Advocacy, Cerro Gordo County Case Management Review Committee, and board member of MECCA (Medical Evaluation Clinic for Children of Area 2). She is also a retired teacher of 40 years.