zack@nebraskatable.org

Zack Burgin has 10+ years of experience organizing and managing statewide and local political campaigns, as well as coordinating issue advocacy efforts with Nebraska nonprofits and national organizations. Zack is driven by the belief that successful advocacy is relationship-based and data driven. In a past life, Zack could be found teaching Tae-Kwon-Do Lessons in his hometown.

angie@nebraskatable.org

Angie has 15 years of experience in nonprofit administration, communications, media relations and crisis response, grassroots advocacy, and fundraising. She believes deeply in helping communities build power to affect systemic change through organizing, leadership development, and collaboration. Angie also serves on the board of directors for Survivors Rising and Earth Day Omaha.

kinzie@nebraskatable.org

Kinzie is a Nebraska native who has always been passionate about civic engagement and activism. In her time as an organizer, she found great joy in engaging young people as volunteers and interns. When she’s not at work, you can find Kinzie enjoying live music and contemplating how long she would survive in the event of a zombie apocalypse.

brett@nebraskatable.org

Brett has spent the last 5 years working to increase voter participation in Nebraska through political campaigns and advocacy organizations. He is motivated by the passion of Nebraskans he has met across the state to amplify the voices of people who have been underrepresented and written off by the political system. Brett loves data and its ability to make our advocacy even more efficient and effective.

aracely@nebraskatable.org

Aracely has 5+ years of experience in Human Resources and administrative management. She was born in California, but has lived in Nebraska since age 12 and has made it her home. She loves playing volleyball and jet-skiing, and is a proud mom to 4 dogs that keep her very busy! Aracely is a fluent Spanish speaker.

karina@nebraskatable.org

Karina is driven by the belief that every voice matters, and wants to increase voter participation in Nebraska by informing and engaging underrepresented communities to participate in the electoral process. Karina started her work at the Table as a bilingual canvasser and now aspires to implement voter registration programs across Nebraska. When she’s not at work, you can find Karina kayaking or listening to true-crime podcasts.

sandy@nebraskatable.org

Sandy was born and raised in Nebraska and has been passionate about how getting involved can change people's lives for as long as she can remember. She is currently pursuing a degree in political science, and has spent the past few years working with non-profits and political campaigns. In her spare time, Sandy enjoys any television show written by Mike Schur and trying to keep her cat out of trouble.

sydney@nebraskatable.org

Sydney spent the last 5 years working as an advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She recently left direct services to focus her attention on grassroots advocacy and civic engagement by running a campaign powered by volunteers. Sydney is passionate about breaking down barriers to make civic engagement more accessible for all people.

jonathan@nebraskatable.org

J is a senior at the University of Nebraska pursuing a degree in Communication Studies and Global Studies, with a specialization in Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs. He believes that democracy works best when everyone participates. When he’s not at work or in class, J is usually spending time with his wife and two dachshunds or online shopping for things he doesn’t need and can’t fit in his apartment.

emma@nebraskatable.org

Emma is a senior at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln majoring in Global Studies and French with specializations in Global Security and Foreign Policy. She has over 3 years of experience in managing local and statewide political campaigns, and is driven by how through data we are able to see a clearer picture of our goals and the quickest path to attain them. When not at work, Emma can be found drinking too much coffee, and reading another history book.

kimara@nebraskatable.org

Kimara has 12 years of experience in strategic communication planning and has been active in the North and South Omaha communities since she was 12 years old. She believes collaboration creates change and results in improved outcomes for peoples' lives. When she is not working with the Table, she serves as Youth Specialist with the Omaha Public Library, President of her neighborhood association and also as an Omaha Public School Board representative.