Staff
Brendan Evans, Executive Director
Brendan is an alum of Fellows 19 (the best class ever). He stepped in as Interim Executive Director in February of 2020 and was hired in the permanent position in June. Brendan has served on the Board of Directors for Leadership Lincoln and other non-profit organizations in Lincoln. He is currently a member of Rotary #14, Crucible Club, and coaches YMCA soccer for his son's team.
Laura Uridil, Program Director
Laura has been with the agency since 1996 when she was a member of the first Youth Leadership Lincoln Class. She joined the staff in 2007. She is now Program Director for the agency. In addition to working with all of our programs, she brings valued organizational talents to Leadership Lincoln.
Samantha Thomas, Youth Program Coordinator
Samantha is a Leadership Lincoln alumni from the Advocates 14 cohort. She's passionate about youth development, civic engagement, and human rights. She joined the team in April 2022 and is thrilled to be working with young leaders in her community.
Board of Directors
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Quentin BrownEducare of Lincoln, Inc.
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Eric BuckwalterNebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Macala CarterCenter for People in Need
Treasurer -
Nola Derby-BennettCommunity Learning Centers, Lincoln Public Schools
Chair -
Jenny EkelerFood Bank of Lincoln
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Clover FrederickNonprofit Coach/Consultant
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Donna GouldMonolith
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David HaringLincoln Airport Authority
Vice-Chair -
Matt KirklandRealty Works Group of Giving Realty
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Kelli KramerOlsson
Secretary -
Michelle Maas ZlomkeCornhusker Bank
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Jodi PayneHealthy Blue Nebraska
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Naree PhilavanhUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln, student
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Maria Salinas SherffiusAmeritas Investment Company, LLC
Past-Chair -
Anita SchinstockUnion Bank & Trust
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Micheal Q. Thompson -
Wendy VanFoundation for Lincoln Public Schools
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Patricia L. VannoyMattson Ricketts Law Firm
Emeritus Board of Directors
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Mary BruningConsultant
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Bradley KorellOlsson
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Suzanne SughroueMadonna Foundation
