I've been with NCHC since August 2014, and have served the organization in a number of roles. I have been the Executive Director of NCHC since March 2017.

My professional background involves serving as the state association director for Community Action of Nebraska, a nonprofit with nine agencies providing services to families and children living in poverty. The association compiled data as required by state and federal law, collaborated and published reports on effective methods of poverty reduction, and provided testimony to state and federal policy makers specific to impacting guidelines for eligibility of services.

I also taught high school English, working for 14 years in the public school system. While teaching, I sponsored the yearbook staff, coached almost everything except football, and even taught middle school Spanish for a couple of years. 

I'm a mom of four (almost) adults. With the youngest just graduating from high school this last spring, I find I have more time than ever before!  I like gardening, reading, firepit/fireplace conversations, and spending time with a really great group of people (either my large extended family or the amazing people that I have in my support and work networks)!