With nearly a decade practicing law, Emily Webb currently holds the position of Commercial Counsel at Contentful, a San Francisco based technology company. As an advocate of giving back to the community, she has actively served on many local boards including the YMCA of Greater Des Moines (2015 - 2018), City of Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission (2018 - Present), and the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) as Past President (2015 - Present). After setting Iowa state track records in high school, Emily was an All-American runner at Wartburg College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing. Emily holds her juris doctorate from Creighton University School of Law and recently obtained a Master’s Degree in Business from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. In 2019, she was named in the Des Moines Business Record 40 Under 40 and was a finalist for the Girl Scouts of Iowa Inspiring Women of Iowa Award. She also won the Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award for her extensive volunteer work in the Des Moines community. In her spare time, she and her husband share a passion for being active including running marathons, hiking at National Parks, and mountain climbing. She recently qualified for and finished the Virtual Boston Marathon.
Emily can be reached at emily.vanoosbree@gmail.com.
Emily is a member of the Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees. She will complete her first term in December 2026.