Welcome to On the Edge with Eddie

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Edudzi T. Etsey, commonly known as Eddie, has over 20 years of Service Management and leadership experience. In his work, Eddie is known as a tirelessly positive individual who will go out of his way to offer assistance. His innovative and creative problem-solving skills have aided him in developing processes, designing workflows, improving efficiencies, and leading several key projects within the University of Iowa and its communities as well as internationally. His focus on bringing people together to solve problems and learn from one another helps make our communities a more welcoming place.

As the co-founder of The Coalition - Black Men in Technology at the University of Iowa, Eddie is dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, including colleagues, employees, and students. His passion for education and promoting diversity and intercultural awareness has landed him many nominations for awards, including the David J. Skorton Staff Excellence Award for Public Service and the Iowa Board of Regents Staff Excellence award.

In the community, Eddie works diligently to advocate for those without a voice and empowers the youth. His involvement in the community ranges from serving as a job coach for people with disabilities, serving on the Board of Directors for CommUnity (formerly Crisis Center), to leading groups internationally with his nonprofit organization Eddies Teddies Inc. for service projects such as setting up a library, providing school supplies and other basic needs to children and working with other nonprofits in Ghana, West Africa. In his work as an advocate and philanthropist, Eddie brings fun and energy to all he does.