Our People
Our team is committed to helping youth and young adults break the cycle of homelessness in Omaha. We address their immediate needs of food, shelter, and safety while providing healing-centered resources and programs that prepare them for self-sufficiency.
Our Leadership Team
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kalisha Reed
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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Andy Saladino
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Erika Schwarting
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HR & PRIVACY OFFICER
Laura Schmuff
E: hr@yesomaha.org
Our Team
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STREET OUTREACH CASE MANAGER
Amira Blanco-Liggins
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HOUSING CASE MANAGER
Annaye Nash
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OFFICE MANAGER
Dulce Hernandez
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DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Emily Speck
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STREET OUTREACH LEAD
Jamene Howard
E: jhoward@yesomaha.org -
HOUSING MANAGER
John Morrison
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PROGRAMS SPECIALIST II
Kiki McCraw
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HOUSING LEAD
Nettie Scaife
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BOOKKEEPER
Nicole Peoples
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Quinn Hullett
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Sam Walk
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GRANTS MANAGER
Sarah Chevalier
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CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Shylia Riley
E: sriley@yesomaha.org
Our Board of Directors
The YES Board of Directors represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve. Our board members work hard to ensure the long term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised directly benefit those in need.
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David Ortman
PRESIDENT
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Precious Lesley
VICE-PRESIDENT
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Josh Baumann
SECRETARY
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Ashley Brooks
TREASURER
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Shane Beardslee
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Katie Campbell
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Lynece Daiker
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Peggy Dunn
X-eqt LLC
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John Jensen
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Craig Korkow
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Penny Majeski
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Sherie Thomas
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Emily Williams
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Andy Wilson
Wilson Puk, LLP
Our Board of Trustees
The YES Board of Trustees are a group of long-time committed supporters of YES. Some had been on the Board of Directors for quite some time and some are original Founders, but they all have a deep affection for the work we do. They meet bi-annually to hear updates on the happenings at YES and help raise awareness of YES and homeless youth and young adults in Omaha.
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Rex Beck
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Angel Carl
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Cindy Hadsell
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Marlene Hansen-Kaplan
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Victor Kensler
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Robert Michelic
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Bryan Peterson
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William Wakefield