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, Interim Chairman of the Board
Executive Director Emeritus | International Health
Dr. Juan Casas, Program Committee Chair
Office of Latin American Students Director | University of Nebraska-Omaha
Dr. Monique Cribbs
Small Business Owner
Program Alumna | Partnership 4 Kids
Ms. Meaghan Gandy, Legal Advisor
Partner | Kutak Rock, LLP
Ms. Mary Ann Holland, Program Committee
Community Advocate
President | Holland Foundation
Mr. Curtis Johnson
Architect, Principal, Central Region Leader | DLR Group
Mrs. Nicole Leathers
Community Advocate
Mr. Shane Lowry, MBA
Client Relationship Executive | Cox Communications
Mrs. Melissa Marvin, Marketing Committee
SVP/Chief Experience Officer | Banyan Medical Systems
Realtor | NP Dodge
Mr. Bradley D. Pfeifer, MHA, FACHE
Assistant Dean Operations | University of Nebraska Medical Center
Ms. Carol Russell, Program Committee, Recruitment & Fundraising Committee
Community Advocate
Book Buddy & Goal Buddy | Partnership 4 Kids
Senator Tony Vargas
State Senator | Nebraska Legislature, District 7
Mr. Stephen Wade, Finance Committee Chair
Senior Vice President Institutional Investment Services | First National Bank
Group Mentor | Partnership 4 Kids
Mr. Thomas Warren, Program Committee
Chief of Staff | City of Omaha
Dr. Gail Walling Yanney, Nominating Committee
Co-Founder | Partnership 4 Kids
Community Volunteer & Philanthropist
Mr. Michael B. Yanney, Founder Emeritus
Co-Founder & Board Advisor | Partnership 4 Kids
Chairman Emeritus | 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.
Dr. Gail & Mike Yanney
Cookie & Jerry Hoberman
