Role
The Executive Committee serves as the governing board within the Omaha STEM Ecosystem’s organizational structure, providing on-going support, guidance and oversight of the STEM ecosystem. Committee members represent all sectors of our community and serve a three-year term. In addition, each Executive Committee member serves as an advisor on the Action Committees.
Responsibilities
- Support organizational goals of OSE as defined in the strategic plan
- Help to facilitate and champion OSE initiatives
- Determine self-assessment process that the committee will use to develop action plan
- Serve as an advisor with action committees and involved in assessment progress of initiative
Officers
Chair Levi Thiele, Ph.D AIM Institute
Vice Chair Karlus Cozart Karlus Cozart Venture Group, LLC
Treasurer Elizabeth Mulkerrin, Ed.D Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Secretary Tracie Reding, Ed.D University of NE at Omaha
Members
Megan Addison Collective for Youth
Jim Collison Gallup
Joy Doll Nehii
Michael Flesch Metropolitan Community College
John Fonda John Day Company
Neal Grandgenett University of NE at Omaha
Deanna Moisset Omaha Public Schools
Andreia Nebel Clarkson College
Jeff Sebree Union Pacific Railroad
Julie Sigmon Omaha STEM Ecosystem
Laurie Zagurski Omaha Public Power District