Leslie Lampe, M.Ed., J.D.
President 

Leslie Lampe is a lawyer, educator, researcher, publisher, and advocate based in Algona, Iowa. She spent 17 years in education, serving as an Instructional Strategist II for students with moderate-to-severe behavioral disorders, a professor, and an elementary principal. Much of her career focused on students with disabilities, behavioral needs, and complex educational and life circumstances.

After earning her law degree, Leslie expanded her work into nonprofit development, legal education, youth advocacy, communication, and applied research. She is the founder of Impact Allies Law, Clear Signal Coaching, and Legal Learning Institute. At LLI, she draws on her background across education, law, human development, communication, and nonprofit systems to study and develop practical knowledge that helps people better understand their choices, relationships, rights, and the institutions they navigate.

Michael Lampe, DO

Treasurer

Dr. Michael Lampe is a family physician with more than 20 years of experience caring for individuals and families in North Iowa. Originally from Storm Lake, Iowa, he completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, before earning his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. During his residency at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, he served as chief resident of the family medicine program. Dr. Lampe joined Kossuth Regional Health Center in August 2005, where he has continued his work in family medicine and community-based healthcare. His experience working with patients and families across the lifespan brings an important healthcare, family, and human-development perspective to the Legal Learning Institute board.

Peggy Jennings, RN

Secretary

Peggy began her nursing career at Kossuth Regional Health Center in October 2009 after earning her registered nursing credential. Throughout her career, she has worked directly with patients and families as a clinic nurse and has since moved into nursing leadership. She currently serves as clinic nurse manager, where she is responsible for leading and supporting the nursing team, coordinating clinical operations, and helping ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. Her experience combines direct patient care with healthcare administration and team leadership. Peggy brings to the Legal Learning Institute board a practical understanding of families, community healthcare, professional collaboration, and the importance of helping people navigate complex systems with clear information and support.