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Women United

To ensure families have the opportunity to thrive, Women United (WU) has chosen to focus its support on school readiness and family educational development. This funding will expand programs that ensure children have the basic skills they need to begin school, keep students on track, provide summer enrichment opportunities, and establish a Family Literacy program that will bring English language-learning parents alongside their children so they can help them succeed.

Learn more about ENGAGE. EMPOWER. GRADUATE.

HOW DO I JOIN WOMEN UNITED?

Becoming part of Women United is simple. All you have to do is make a contribution of $500, $1,000, $1,500 or $2,500 to the WU initiative. In order for your name to be added to the WU membership list, you must designate your donation to the Women United initiative on your giving form.

Benefits of Membership

  • Hands-on volunteer opportunities
  • Access to educational programming
  • Opportunities to network with other women leaders
  • Recognition on the United Way website and at the annual luncheon
  • Invitations to special events
  • A firsthand look at the difference women can make when they take action to help others in our community

Levels of Giving

  • Women United Leaders: Gift of $2,500 directed to the WU initiative
  • Women United Investors: Gift of $1,500 directed to the WU initiative
  • Women United Supporters: Gift of $1,000 directed to the WU initiative
  • Women United Promoters: Gift of $500 directed to the WU initiative

For questions or to get involved, please contact Sheila Odom at 402.441.7213 or sheilaodom@unitedwaylincoln.org.

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WOMEN UNITED Steering Committee

Amy Argo, FNIC Trusted Insurance Advisors
Chair

Jenni Christiansen, Wells Fargo
Past Chair

  • Michelle St.Clair, Perspective Planning Partners
  • Michelle Bring, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Sheila Odom, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County

WOMEN in Philanthropy Steering Committee

  • Amy Goodburn, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
    Chair
  • Suzanne Borovich, Ameritas
    Vice Chair
  • Amy Argo, FNIC Trusted Insurance Advisors
    Past Chair
  • Michelle Bring, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Jenni Christiansen, Wells Fargo
  • Lauren Daake, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Sarah Frederick, Ameritas
  • Heather Gleason, Nelnet
  • Heather Hank, Associated Bank
  • Priscilla Henkelmann, Community Volunteer
  • Kim Keller, General Excavating
  • Angie Loomer, Union Bank & Trust
  • Clearthur Mangram, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Sheila Odom, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Maura Penas, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County

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  • Stephanie Rodriguez, Olsson
  • Peter Schnake, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Vera Schneider, UNICO Group
  • Marie Silfer, Lincoln Journal Star
  • Michelle St.Clair, Perspective Planning Partners
  • Kristi Steward, Duncan Aviation
  • Ashley Tesar, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Jessica Wurtele, Cornhusker Bank

2025 women united members

WOMEN UNITED LEADERS

Minimum annual gift of $2,500 to the ENGAGE.EMPOWER.GRADUATE. initiative.

  • Heather Anschutz
  • Amy Argo
  • Wendi L. Beck
  • Susan Becker
  • Dr. Nancy Biggs
  • Suzanne Borovich
  • Michelle Bring
  • Connie Duncan
  • Sam Eckhardt
  • Sarah Frederick
  • Cynthia Fulton-Serrano
  • Sunni Harper
  • Britt Hernandez
  • Paula Hodges
  • Kippard L. Koll
  • Sharyn Marreel
  • In memory of JoAnn Martin
  • Robin Martin
  • Kate McCown
  • Marsha McKinsey
  • Angie Muhleisen
  • Connie Peterson
  • Rebecca Pollock
  • April Rimpley
  • Hannah Schmidt
  • Tracey Smith
  • Andrea Snowden
  • Stephanie Stearley
  • Ava M. Thomas
  • DeeAnn K. Wenger
  • Linda Whitmire
  • Sue Wilkinson
  • Jennifer Williams
  • Jennifer Wooster

WOMEN UNITED INVESTORS

Minimum annual gift of $1,500 to the ENGAGE.EMPOWER.GRADUATE. initiative.

  • Brenda Anderson
  • Doralee Bell
  • Pat Bennett
  • Pam Carrier
  • Jenni Christiansen
  • Tracy Edgerton
  • Amy Goodburn
  • Karin Hanisch
  • Priscilla Henkelmann
  • Amy Hense
  • Jill M. Hicks
  • Cathy Hietbrink
  • Maggie Hinds
  • Wendy Jordan
  • Kimberly Keller
  • Diana Jean Lake
  • Angie M. Loomer
  • Tanya Martin-Dick
  • Rachel G. McCaslin
  • Christine Miller Neighbors
  • Heather Osnes
  • Connie R. Palmer
  • Erin Rea
  • Liz Ring Carlson
  • Heather Schlautman
  • Marie Silfer
  • Krista Stevens
  • Tina Udell
  • Blinda Weber
  • Crystal Wichita
  • Brittany Wilson
  • Sarah Wischhof
  • Anonymous (3)

WOMEN UNITED SUPPORTERS

Minimum annual gift of $1,000 to the ENGAGE.EMPOWER.GRADUATE. initiative.

  • Jill Becker
  • Shannon Berry
  • Judy Cada
  • Mary Carper
  • Bonnie Chambers
  • Kristen Cline
  • Carrie Dechant
  • Ann Diers
  • Stephanie Dinger
  • Kate Dolan
  • Kristi Egger
  • Clover Frederick
  • Jan Garvin
  • Heather Gleason
  • Jodi D. Hain
  • Heather Hank
  • Jamie Harder
  • Courtney Hillebrecht
  • Pam Hunzeker
  • Sally Jarecke
  • Cindy Lester
  • Rosanne Liesveld
  • Morgan Lorenzen
  • Crystal Meyer
  • Sheila Odom
  • Jackie Olsommer
  • Holly Ostergard
  • Deb Otto
  • Ann Marie Quinlan
  • Jennifer Regnier
  • Stephanie Rodriguez
  • Lynn Roper
  • Vera Schneider
  • Lisa Snyder
  • Michelle St.Clair
  • Kristi Steward
  • Tracy Straatmeyer
  • Vicki Tautenhan
  • In memory of Zachary F. Taylor
  • Liz Wood
  • Michelle Wu
  • Anonymous (3)

WOMEN UNITED PROMOTERS

Minimum annual gift of $500 to the ENGAGE.EMPOWER.GRADUATE. initiative.

  • Kristin Allan
  • Amy Arduser
  • Mindy Bailey
  • Laura Baumgartner
  • April Behrend
  • Nicole Benischek
  • Tara Benson
  • Maureen Brase-Houchin
  • Lorrie Bryant
  • Wanda Caffrey
  • Amber Campa
  • Kathy Campbell
  • Amy Chase
  • Marlene M. Condello
  • Sheri Crawford
  • Sherri Dudycha
  • Stacey M. Dvorak
  • Jennifer Engel
  • Marci Gartner
  • Gretchen Goering
  • Amy Goheen
  • Elizabeth Goldsmith
  • Jamie Hansen
  • Diane Heiserman
  • Marla Higgins
  • Sheryl L. Homer
  • Jane Hood
  • Jade Hood
  • Pati Hughes
  • Cheri Hutson
  • Teresa Ingram
  • Maureen Irish
  • Cathy James
  • Brandy Johnson
  • Cari Kaup
  • Joe Ketcham
  • Nicole King
  • Yvette Klein
  • Jennifer Koolen
  • Kelli Kramer
  • Michaella Kumke
  • Kiaya Lautenschlager
  • Analisa Lenhoff
  • Mary Lenners
  • Meagan Liesveld
  • Mary Lochiano
  • Cathey McDermott
  • Shanda Monaghan
  • Marilyn Moore
  • Michon R. Morrow
  • Brittanie Perry
  • Kelley Porter
  • Deb Ramsay
  • Gina Roedel-Hatch
  • Jennifer Rohn
  • Lisa Sedivy
  • Nancy Sheppard
  • Jan Sheridan
  • Terri L. Sherman
  • Liz Shotkoski
  • Liz Standish
  • Myriah Stansberry
  • Lona Thompson
  • Elspeth Walker
  • Lisa Warwick
  • Heather Wherry
  • Natalia Wiita
  • Rachel Williamson
  • Anonymous (11)