People
Nebraska CARES Hub is a collaboration among University of Nebraska faculty and staff, extension educators, practitioners and community partners. Together, our leadership, team members, steering committee and working groups aim to design solutions to complex challenges facing our state.
Leadership
Sarah Zuckerman
Associate Professor, Educational Administration
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
szuckerman2@unl.edu
Virginia Chaidez
Associate Professor, Nutrition and Health Sciences
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
vchaidez2@unl.edu
Megan Kelley
Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Health Sciences
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
megan.kelley@unl.edu
Trey Andrews
Associate Professor, Psychology & Ethnic Studies
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Jentry Barrett
Campus Engagement Coordinator, Nebraska Extension
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist,
Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Rural Prosperity Nebraska
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Mary Emery
Professor, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
University of Nebraska–Lincoln;
Director, Rural Futures Institute
University of Nebraska
Ted Hamann
Professor, Teacher Learning & Teacher Education
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Ann Hobbs
Director, Juvenile Justice Institute
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jay Jenkins
Engagement Zone Coordinator, Extension Engagement Zones 2 & 3
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Ciera Kirkpatrick
Assistant Professor, College of Journalism & Mass Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Michelle Krehbiel
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Dawn Lindsley
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Career & College Readiness
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Jill Lingard
Extension Professor, 4-H Youth Development
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Beth Nacke
Extension Educator, Extension Engagement Zone 8
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Jenny Nixon
Extension Educator, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Rural Prosperity Nebraska
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Kendra Ordia
Assistant Professor, Interior Design
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Angela Palmer-Wackerly
Associate Professor, Communication Studies
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Aprille Phillips
Assistant Professor, Educational Administration
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Abbie Raikes
Associate Professor, Director of Global Early Childhood Development, College of Public Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Jordan Rasmussen
Extension Educator, Extension Engagement Zone 2, Rural Prosperity Nebraska
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Bud Shenefelt
Assistant Professor, College of Architecture
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Paul Springer
Professor, Children, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Julie Tippens
Assistant Professor, Children, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Kara Viesca
Associate Professor, Teacher Learning and Teacher Education
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Lorey Wheeler
Associate Research Professor, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Coming Soon
Nebraska CARES is seeking individuals to serve as steering committee members for the next stage of our work, starting in September 2023. Team members are working to identify and recruit members.
To find out how to get involved, please contact us.
External Communications
Coordinates development of professional knowledge dissemination activities and maintains the Nebraska CARES online presence.
Internal Processes
Strategizes, coordinates and documents Nebraska CARES team activities and conducts a quarterly evaluation of internal communication practices. The group also examines institutional practices/norms and makes recommendations for change.
Interprofessional Leadership
Develops, leads and evaluates the interprofessional leadership graduate seminar, and shares outcomes with External Communications and Internal Processes working groups to inform efforts.
Social Network Analysis
Organizes, conducts, and evaluates a social network analysis of UNL faculty and organizational partners. The group shares outcomes to inform the Stakeholder Meetings working group and Steering Committee formation.
Stakeholder Meetings
Organizes, conducts and summarizes outcomes of consensus-building, facilitated partner meetings across the state. The group also works with Steering Committee to identify potential members.
Steering Committee (Working Group)
Identifies, recruits and facilitates the Nebraska CARES Hub Steering Committee.
Storytelling
Coordinates interdisciplinary approaches to tell Nebraska stories that support Nebraska CARES Hub development. The committee will work closely with the External Communications working group to share stories.