Grants and Other Funding Awarded

 
 

Project Director

  • Secured $700,000 from the Ameritas Foundation to support healthcare outreach programs for underserved populations, 2019-2025.

  • Secured $500,000 from the Nebraska Community Foundation to support an oral disease prevention program, 2019-2025.

  • Secured $300,000 from the Pepsi Foundation to support a financial education program for college students, 2010-2014.

  • Secured $50,000 from the American Dental Association to support healthcare outreach programs for underserved populations, 2019-2025.

  • Secured $25,000 from Inceptia to support a financial education program for college students, 2010-2014.

Project Collaborator

Secured $1.6 million from the Nebraska DHHS and HRSA Oral Health Workforce Grant to support oral health access, dental workforce training, and care for underserved populations across Nebraska, 2022-2026.

Grant Writing Assistance

Supported faculty in the development of grant proposals for research and community outreach initiatives, contributing to research and drafting narrative and program sections. Grants were awarded by the following:

  • National Institutes of Health

  • National Science Foundation

  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Grant Reporting and Sustainability

Developed compelling grant outcome reports translating program data into clear impact narratives to support grant renewal and sustained funding.

Grant Program Management

  • Assisted in the management of the Nebraska Tourism Commission’s $800,000 annual grant program supporting Nebraska tourism businesses, including evaluating proposals and participating in funding decisions, 2016-2019.

  • Serve on the Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN) Grants Committee for a $300,000 annual grant program supporting nonprofits and university organizations, including evaluating proposals and participating in funding decisions, 2025-present.

Corporate Sponsorships

  • Secured $3 million to support a tourism development program, 2016-2019.

  • Secured $200,000 to support a tourism industry educational conference, 2016-2019.

Fundraising Campaigns

  • Raised $75,000 during UNMC Giving Days for college initiatives, 2024-2025.

  • Raised $75,000 during Giving Lincoln Days for nonprofit organizations, 2024-2026.

Donor Recognition Program

Led donor recognition initiatives contributing to $5 million in philanthropic support, strengthening stewardship and retention, including:

  • outcome reports

  • impact storytelling videos

  • donor engagement events