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
Executive Director Emeritus | International Health
Professor | College of Public Health Division of Cardiology | University of Nebraska Medical Center
Dr. Juan Casas, Executive Committee
Dean of Graduate Studies | University of Nebraska at Omaha
Dr. Monique Cribbs
Consultant
Program Alumna | Partnership 4 Kids
Ms. Mary Ann Holland
Community Volunteer
Board Member | Holland Foundation
Mr. Curtis Johnson, Fund Development Committee
Architect, Principal, Central Region Leader | DLR Group
Mrs. Nicole Leathers, Fund Development & Executive Committee
Community Advocate
Mrs. Melissa Marvin, Executive, Finance & Fund Development Committee
SVP/Chief Experience Officer | Banyan Medical Systems
Realtor | NP Dodge
Ms. Meaghan Gandy, Legal Advisor
Partner | Kutak Rock, LLP
Mr. Bradley D. Pfeifer, MHA, FACHE
Assistant Dean, Operations, College of Public Health | University of Nebraska Medical Center
Mrs. Carol Russell, Fund Development Committee
Community Advocate
Book Buddy & Goal Buddy | Partnership 4 Kids
Tony Vargas, Fund Development Committee
Executive Director | Square One
Former State Senator | Nebraska Legislature, District 7
Mr. Stephen Wade, J.D, Finance Committee Chair, Executive Committee
Senior Vice President, Institutional Investment Services | FNBO
Group Mentor | Partnership 4 Kids
Mr. Thomas Warren, Executive Committee
Chief of Staff | Mayor’s Office
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.
Dr. Gail & Mike Yanney
Cookie & Jerry Hoberman
