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Our Board of Directors

Board of Directors

As Partnership 4 Kids’ governing body, The Board of Directors focuses on high-level strategy, oversight, and organization accountability. It acts as the guiding voice in major organization decisions. Members of the Board are community advocates who have dedicated time and expertise.

Dr. Ward Chambers, Chairman of the Board Chairman of the Board | Executive Director Emeritus- International Health | Professor College of Public Health | Division of Cardiology-College of Medicine | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Tiffany Beerman
Attorney | Dvorak Law Group, LLC

Dr. Juan Casas
Dean of Graduate Studies | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Executive Committee

Martie Cordaro
President | Omaha Storm Chasers & Union Omaha

Dr. Monique Cribbs
Consultant
Program Alumna | Partnership 4 Kids

Mary Ann Holland
Community Volunteer | Holland Foundation Board Member

Curtis Johnson
Architect, Principal, Central Region Leader | DLR Group | Fund Development Committee

Nicole Leathers                                              Community Advocate | Executive & Fund Development Committee

Melissa Marvin
SVP/Chief Experience Officer | NP Dodge Realtor | Executive, Finance and Fund Development Committee

Meaghan Gandy
Partner | Kutak Rock, LLP | Legal Advisor

Bradley D. Pfeifer, MHA, FACHE
Assistant Dean, Operations, College of Public Health | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Carol Russell
Community Advocate | Fund Development Committee

Tony Vargas
Executive Director | Square One | Fund Development Committee

Stephen Wade, J.D.
Senior VP, Institutional Investment Services | FNBO | Executive Committee & Finance Committee Chair

Thomas Warren
Chief of Staff | Mayor’s Office | Executive Committee


Dr. Gail Walling Yanney
Co-Founder & Board Emeritus | Partnership 4 Kids
Community Volunteer & Philanthropist

Mr. Michael B. Yanney
Co-Founder & Board Emeritus | Partnership 4 Kids
Chairman Emeritus of the Board | Burlington Capital

Founders

Partnership 4 Kids was founded through the collaboration of six local philanthropists dedicated to the service of Omaha’s students. The Yanneys, Hobermans, and Hollands have created an organization that seamlessly walks Omaha’s youth from pre-kindergarten to careers, making a lasting impact on their community.

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Dr. Gail & Mike Yanney

Founders, All Our Kids

Cookie & Jerry Hoberman

Founders, Winners Circle

Mary & Dick Holland

Founders, Partnership 4 Kids