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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 THE 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

Jenni Christiansen, Wells Fargo
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 Argo, FNIC
    Chair
  • Amy Goodburn, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
    Vice Chair
  • Suzanne Borovich, Ameritas
  • 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
  • Priscilla Henkelmann, Community Volunteer
  • Angie Loomer, Union Bank & Trust
  • Sheila Odom, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • Maura Penas, United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
  • 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
  • Mary Weixelman, 3 Daughter Boutique
  • Jennifer Williams, American Communications Group, Inc.

2024 women united members

WOMEN UNITED LEADERS

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

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

WOMEN UNITED INVESTORS

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

  • Brenda Anderson
  • Heather Anschutz
  • Pat Bennett
  • Jenni Christiansen
  • Jan Coy
  • Tracy Edgerton
  • Amy Goodburn
  • Amy Hense
  • Jill M. Hicks
  • Cathy Hietbrink
  • Maggie Hinds
  • Wendy Jordan
  • Kimberly Keller
  • Rachel G. McCaslin
  • Candice Minks
  • Heather Osnes
  • Liz Ring Carlson
  • Heather Schlautman
  • Hannah Schmidt
  • Angie Schwartz
  • Marie Silfer
  • Lisa Snyder
  • Krista Stevens
  • Tina Udell
  • Sarah Wischhof
  • Liz Wood
  • Anonymous (3)

WOMEN UNITED SUPPORTERS

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

  • Amanda Adams
  • Jill Becker
  • Doralee Bell
  • Shannon Berry
  • Judy Cada
  • Mary Carper
  • Bonnie Chambers
  • Kristen Cline
  • Marlene M. Condello
  • Ann Diers
  • Stephanie Dinger
  • Kate Dolan
  • Stacey M. Dvorak
  • Abigail Eccher
  • Alexis Garrett
  • Jan Garvin
  • Heather Gleason
  • Jodi D. Hain
  • Lisa Hale
  • Karin Hanisch
  • Heather Hank
  • Jamie Harder
  • Priscilla Henkelmann
  • Courtney Hillebrecht
  • Pam Hunzeker
  • Sally Jarecke
  • Rosanne Liesveld
  • Crystal Meyer
  • Sheila Odom
  • Joy Olmstead
  • Connie R. Palmer
  • Ann Marie Quinlan
  • Deb Ramsay
  • Stephanie Rodriguez
  • Vera Schneider
  • Andrea Snowden
  • Michelle St.Clair
  • Kristi Steward
  • Tracy Straatmeyer
  • Anonymous (2)

WOMEN UNITED PROMOTERS

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

  • Amy Arduser
  • Mindy Bailey
  • April Behrend
  • Nicole Benischek
  • Tara Benson
  • Kathy Campbell
  • Amy Chase
  • Heather Comstock
  • Carrie Dechant
  • Sherri Dudycha
  • Jennifer Engel
  • Jamie Fountain
  • Marci Gartner
  • Amy Goheen
  • Elizabeth Goldsmith
  • Diane Heiserman
  • Sheryl L. Homer
  • Jane Hood
  • Jade Hood
  • Cheri Hutson
  • Brooke Imm
  • Teresa Ingram
  • Brandy Johnson
  • Cari Kaup
  • Yvette Klein
  • Jennifer Koolen
  • Kelli Kramer
  • Michaella Kumke
  • Jennifer Lamprecht
  • Kiaya Lautenschlager
  • Analisa Lenhoff
  • Mary Lenners
  • Meagan Liesveld
  • Mary Lochiano
  • Angie M. Loomer
  • Morgan Lorenzen
  • Nicole Malcolm
  • Shanda Monaghan
  • Marilyn Moore
  • Christine Miller Neighbors
  • Theresa Ochs
  • Deb Otto
  • Maura Penas
  • Brittanie Perry
  • Kelley Porter
  • Amanda Schroeder
  • Nancy Sheppard
  • Terri L. Sherman
  • Cary Spangler
  • Liz Standish
  • Myriah Stansberry
  • Lona Thompson
  • Megan Timperley
  • Elspeth Walker
  • Becky K. Wallen
  • Lisa Warwick
  • Blinda Weber
  • Mary Weixelman
  • Heather Wherry
  • Natalia Wiita
  • Jessica Wurtele
  • Anonymous (9)