Our Team

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Key Responsibilities: Guides and directs strategic leadership, organizational management, fundraising, program development, advocacy efforts, and community engagement to advance MENTOR Nebraska's mission and impact.

Strengths: Individualization, Relator, Maximizer, Arranger, Connectedness

Team Member Since: 2019

Education: Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska - Omaha

Hometown: Elkhorn, NE

Interests: Traveling, DIY projects, listening to podcasts, attending NBA games

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "I believe in the power of mentoring because it is a gateway for empowerment, shared learning, and meaningful connection for both the mentor and mentee."

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Key Responsibilities: Oversees internal and external data, grant management, and quality assurance matters for the organization.

Strengths: Input, Intellection, Learner, Achiever, Adaptability

Team Member Since: 2020

Education: Bachelor's in English from Creighton University and a Master's in Near & Middle Eastern Studies from New York University

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Interests: Doing jigsaw puzzles, meditating, running, reading mystery novels, swing dancing, and watching soccer

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "I believe in mentoring because I've had mentors make a difference in my life."

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Key Responsibilities: Oversees training and consulting services while creating partnerships with nonprofits, corporations, higher education institutes, and donors to expand mentoring opportunities across Nebraska.

Strengths: Context, Restorative, Learner, Focus, Harmony

Team Member Since: 2022

Education: Bachelor’s in Child, Youth & Family Studies, and a Master’s in Leadership Education from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Interests: Listening to podcasts, reading books, riding bikes with my family, and attending community events

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "I believe in mentoring because I've personally witnessed the impact of positive relationships in my life. I enjoy helping others think critically about how to maximize the power of mentoring in their organizations."

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Key Responsibilities: Raises the visibility and awareness of MENTOR Nebraska’s work by managing and executing all external and internal digital communication strategies.

Strengths: Restorative, Learner, Intellection, Relator, Empathy

Team Member Since: 2016

Education: Bachelor's in Journalism & Mass Communication and Kinesiology & Health from Iowa State University

Hometown: Carroll, IA

Interests: Traveling, hiking, cooking, watching documentaries, and learning new things

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "Mentoring relationships have the power to foster personal growth and expand connections for both the mentee and mentor."

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Key Responsibilities: Provides crucial support to schools implementing intentional mentoring initiatives and oversees the coordination of training, research, and evaluation activities.

Strengths: Belief, Relator, Includer, Woo, Adaptability

Team Member Since: 2023

Education: Bachelor's in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Nebraska - Omaha

Hometown: Kenya

Interests: Playing basketball, watching sports, listening to podcasts, watching movies, and traveling

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "I believe in mentoring because I've had many mentors in my life who were influential in assisting me to get to where I am at today."

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Key Responsibilities: Supports member partners, fosters new relationships across Nebraska to diversify mentoring models, and implements youth engagement strategies to enhance quality mentoring opportunities for young people.

Strengths: Restorative, Belief, Achiever, Command, Significance

Team Member Since: 2022

Education: Bachelor's in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Peru State College and Master's in Education from Concordia University

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Things I Enjoy: Working out, officiating high school sports, and watching documentaries

Interests: "I believe in mentoring because I have seen the direct impact that a mentor can have on a young person's life if they simply believe in them."

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Areas of Expertise:
Collaboration
Community-Based Mentoring
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Education (Mentoring within schools)
Mental Health
Mentoring BIPOC youth
Mentoring & Community Engagement
Mentor Recruitment & Recruiting Diverse Mentors
Nonprofit Management
Organizational Development
Partnering with Parents
Peer Mentoring
Program Development
Program Management
Program Operations
Program Planning & Design
Strategic Planning, Youth Voice
Workplace Mentoring

Consultant Since: 2022

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Interests: Listening to music, watching sports, and writing

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "Mentoring, when done authentically and intentionally, is this transformative relationship that recognizes the importance of those connections for the development and benefit of everyone."

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Areas of Expertise:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Education (Mentoring within schools)
Elements of Effective Practice
Training
Trauma Informed Mentoring
Workplace Mentoring

Consultant Since: 2021

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Interests:
Taking care of my plants
Travelling
Learning
Family meals
Entertaining our 2 rescue Yorkie sisters

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "The value of mentoring goes both ways -- the mentor and mentee both receive many benefits. Within this partnership, mentors and mentees can work toward a common goal and can be seen, valued and heard."

Pronouns:

Areas of Expertise:
Collaboration
Community-Based Mentoring
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Elements of Effective Practice
Mentoring BIPOC Youth
Mentoring & Community Engagement
Mentor Recruitment & Recruiting Diverse Mentors
Nonprofit Management
Organizational Development
Peer Mentoring
Program Development
Program Planning & Design, Training
Youth Initiated Mentoring, Youth Voice
Workplace Mentoring

Consultant Since: 2021

Hometown: Troy, OH

Interests: Singing, laughing uncontrollably, and live concerts

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "I strongly believe that mentorship serves as a powerful avenue for individuals to access opportunities, receive powerful support and validation, and ultimately guide them in discovering their own unique sense of purpose and belonging."

Areas of Expertise:
Elements of Effective Practice
Program Planning, Management & Operations

Areas of Expertise:
Community-Based Mentoring
Match Support
Program Planning & Development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Areas of Expertise:
Mentoring BIPOC girls
Youth Voice
Mental Health
Peer Mentoring

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Areas of Expertise:
Community-Based Mentoring
Education (Mentoring within schools)
Mentoring & Community Engagement
Nonprofit Management
Program Management
Program Planning & Design

Consultant Since: 2021

Hometown: Raymond, NE

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "I believe in mentoring because it's an intentional investment, made by both the mentor and mentee, with the outcomes of shared learning, expanded understanding, and personal connection."

Areas of Expertise:
Refugee, Immigrant & Migrant Populations
Program Management & Organizational Needs

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Areas of Expertise:
Mentoring & Community Engagement
Nonprofit Management
Program Development
Program Management
Program Operations
Program Planning & Design

Consultant Since: 2021

Hometown: Lincoln, NE

Interests: Spending time with my family, working out, music, traveling, coaching and KC Chiefs

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "I believe that mentoring builds bridges for gaps in opportunities."

Areas of Expertise:
Program Development
Strategic Planning
Mentoring & Community Engagement

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Areas of Expertise:
Data Analysis
Elements of Effective Practice
National Quality Mentoring Assessment

Consultant Since: 2021

Hometown: Owatonna, MN

Interests: Reading, exploring new coffee shops, traveling, hiking, and exploring

Why I Believe in Mentoring: "I got where I am today because of mentors who saw and called out potential in me. I believe that every young person inherently has potential and mentoring empowers young people to recognize and live that potential out."

Areas of Expertise:
Nonprofit Program Development & Management
Youth Initiated Mentoring

Areas of Expertise:
Business Development
Project Management
Refugee Mentoring