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Barbara Weitz

Board Member | she/her

Barbara Weitz is a visionary woman with a diverse background. She worked as a speech writer in Minnesota, a director of Christian Education for a local Presbyterian congregation, and a Social Work professor at the University of Nebraska. She received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Carleton College, a Master of Public Administration from New York University, and a Master of Social Work from the University of Nebraska where she serves as a Regent. Barbara has served this community in ways big and small. She and Wally are currently chairs of the UNO portion of the University of Nebraska capital campaign. As a gifted teacher, she has influenced many non-profit leaders and social workers in the community. All who work with her remark on her kindness and brilliance. Barbara is a wonderful source of compassion for the community and a true inspiration to her family.

About Diana

Diana Martinez

Program Associate

About Renee

Renee Fry

Contractor, Policy

About Mynesha

Mynesha Spencer

Contractor, Inclusion Strategy

About Emily

Emily Nguyen

Executive Director

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About Robia

Robia Qasimyar

Program Associate

About Rose

Rose Christiansen

Grants Administrator

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Our Board of Directors

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About Wally

Wally Weitz

Board Member

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About Barbara

Barbara Weitz

Board Member

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About Kate

Kate Noble Weitz

Board Member

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About Roger

Roger Weitz

Board Member

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About Drew

Drew Weitz

Board Member

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About Meredith

Meredith Weitz

Board Member

About Katie

Katie Weitz, PhD

President