Amy Shriver

Amy Shriver, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor of Specialty Medicine at Des Moines University and holds a concurrent appointment in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program. She practices as a general pediatrician at Blank Children’s Pediatric Clinic while leading statewide initiatives as Medical Director of Reach Out and Read Iowa. Dr. Shriver holds prominent leadership positions including Vice President of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and membership on the AAP's national Council on Early Childhood Executive Board.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Pediatric Chief Residency at Children’s Hospital Colorado (2007-2008)
• University of Colorado School of Medicine Pediatric Residency Program (2004-2007)
• Doctorate of Medicine from University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (2000-2004)
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northwestern University (1992-1996)

Dr. Shriver's clinical and research focus centers on mitigating childhood adversity through relational health frameworks. Her expertise spans trauma-informed pediatric care, ACEs mitigation, and promotion of Positive Childhood Experiences through initiatives like Reach Out and Read Iowa. She pioneers integration of Sesame Street in Communities resources via her Abby’s Ambassador role with Iowa Alliance for Healthy Kids, emphasizing how Safe, Secure, Nurturing Relationships (SSNRs) buffer toxic stress in pediatric primary care settings.

Her extensive service portfolio demonstrates deep commitment to systemic pediatric advocacy:

• National leadership: Reach Out and Read National Social/Emotional Health Workgroup (2022-present), AAP Leonard P. Rome Visiting Professorship Co-Lead (2019-present)
• Statewide impact: Iowa AAP Vice President (2022-present), Mental Health Committee Chair (2020-present), and CATCH grant facilitator (2011-present)
• Cross-sector collaboration: Iowa ACES 360, Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, and IAEYC partnerships for early childhood mental health

As CATCH grant facilitator and former Pediatric Resident Advocacy Liaison (2014-2019), Dr. Shriver directs funding toward childhood adversity interventions while mentoring future pediatricians in advocacy practices through structured residency programs and statewide coalition-building.