Nebraska Alliance Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides strategic governance and oversight for the Nebraska Alliance, comprising both community leaders and two Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Directors who serve as a liaison from the CAC Council. Our board ensures that our mission, financial health, and statewide impact are aligned with best practices and policy priorities.
Executive Committee
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Scott Asmus (Chair)
Nebraska Business Development Center, Omaha
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Marcus Bell (Treasurer)Bridges out of Poverty, Omaha
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Sara Riffel (Vice Chair)Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, Lincoln
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Jay Rose (Secretary)US Bank NA, Lincoln
Board Members
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Angie BessmerNucor, Norfolk
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Mitch ClarkFirst Five, Lincoln
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Zainab RidaNebraska Department of Education, Lincoln
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Julissa RiveraFirst Light Child Advocacy Center, Grand Island
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Dan QuickState Senator, Grand Island
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Monica ShambaughCAPstone, Gering
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VACANT
CAC Council
Our CAC Council, coordinated by the Nebraska Alliance, serves as a collaborative advisory body. It comprises CAC Directors from our accredited membership who provide essential field-based insights and feedback.
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Gene KleinProject Harmony, Omaha
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Ashley McIntsohBridge of Hope CAC, North Platte
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Paige PiperBraveBe Child Advocacy Center, Lincoln
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Julissa Rivera
First Light Child Advocacy Center, Grand Island
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Monica Shambaugh
CAPstone, Gering
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Jamie VetterFamily Advocacy Network, Kearney
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Kelli WackerFaith Regional CAC, Norfolk
Nebraska Alliance Executive Leadership
Ivy Svoboda, Executive Director
The Nebraska Alliance Executive Director leads the coordination, strategy, and daily operations of the organization, ensuring alignment between the Board of Directors and CAC Council. Ivy and her team drive statewide initiatives, manage partnerships and compliance, and provide support and guidance to member CACs to advance the Nebraska Alliance's mission and impact.
