Staff
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Meg Mikolajczyk, JD, Executive Director
Meg brings a wealth of experience in expanding access to health services and growing power across the state through direct and grassroots lobbying, organizing, and electoral programming. She earned degrees from University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Juris Doctor from University of Nebraska College of Law. In her off time, she serves on numerous boards and commissions, and enjoys time with family, true crime, and celebrations involving cake.
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Angie Remington, Director of Strategy and Development
Over nearly two decades, Angie has served in a variety of roles in the nonprofit community, including organizational management, leadership development, operations, communications & crisis management, strategic planning, finance, and fundraising, specifically within movement-building organizations focused on civil and human rights, public policy advocacy and racial equity. She is a 2005 graduate of Grand Valley State University, and she would love to have you over for dinner.
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Brad Christian-Sallis, Director of Power Building
Brad is an experienced organizing and campaign strategist who believes in the power of people to shape a more beautiful, just, and equitable world. He has participated in numerous campaigns across Nebraska and Iowa, advocating for voting rights, racial justice, and other progressive issues. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is a New Leaders Council alumnus. He is a recipient of the 2019 Omaha NAACP Freedom Fighter Award and the 2020 Omaha Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Omahans Distinguished Service award for his impactful work.
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Arlo Hettle, Associate Network Policy Manager
Arlo started at the Table as the 2022 Weitz Fellow and grew to love helping organizations navigate Nebraska's quirky legislative process. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Carleton College and gained experience working on a variety of political campaigns in Minnesota and his home state of Iowa. In his free time, Arlo enjoys cooking, walking, and putting reality television in sociohistorical context.
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Chelsea Sullivan, People & Culture Specialist
Chelsea was born in San Francisco and raised in Chicago before moving to Omaha. She has a passion for helping others and brings several years of Operational experience to the Table. When she is not at the Table fueling her passion, she likes to watch home makeover shows, listen to true crime podcasts on long runs or enjoy a cup of morning coffee with her cat.
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Corrin Day, Development & Strategic Communications Associate
Born and raised in northeast Nebraska, Corrin has always been passionate about creating communities where all Nebraskans can thrive. In addition to her recently completed degree in political science and religion from Wellesley College, Corrin brings several years of fundraising experience from campaigns in Nebraska and national organizations. When she is not working, you can find Corrin reading lots of books, taking long walks through her neighborhood, or exploring Omaha’s coffee shops.
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Derek Ramirez, Data Strategist
Derek was born in Los Angeles and grew up in South Omaha, where he studied Management Information Systems at UNO. He has nearly 4 years of experience doing data work in the nonprofit field and is a passionate supporter of social and racial justice. He is excited about using data analysis and visualization to improve efforts to empower the rising electorate and ensure that they have political representation that truly represents them.
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Guadalupe Esquivel, Communications Director
Guadalupe started at the Table as a voter registration canvasser and quickly fell in love with connecting with communities through nonprofit work. She is a firm believer that compassion and equity belong at the forefront of community building. Guadalupe also serves on our DEI council. When she's not at the Table, you can find Guadalupe being a proud plant mom and enthusing over movie trivia.
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Jessy Romero, JD, Finance & Operations Associate
Jessy was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and has been passionate about working towards rights for underrepresented communities. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, reading, and spending time with her family.
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Madeleine Parr, Communications Strategist
Madeleine recently graduated from Carleton College where she studied political science and international relations. Although originally from St. Paul, MN she grew up primarily in Colombo, Sri Lanka. As part of the Weitz Fellowship, Madeleine is excited to join the communications team at the Nebraska Table to help build a more engaged and equitable Nebraska!
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Nicole Lewis, Power Building Organizer
Nicole was already a fierce advocate and volunteer prior to joining the Table. Originally from the Omaha area, they made the exciting move to Lincoln in 2021. Over the past three years, they have been actively involved in volunteering with various local reproductive rights organizations, advocating for a more inclusive and just Nebraska. When they aren’t advocating for marginalized and excluded groups, Nicole can be found snuggled up with their pets, partner, and plants.
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Riley Wilson, JD, Member Services Associate Manager
Riley was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska where he spent most of his life until joining the United States Air Force as an intelligence analyst. Since then, he has spent time working at the Nebraska Department of Labor, the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nebraska, and the ACLU of Nebraska. Riley holds an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force, a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law.
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Sandy Griffin, Data Director
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 holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science with a concentration in Government Affairs and Civic Engagement from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and has spent the past five years working with nonprofits and political campaigns. You can probably find her tangled in a web of spreadsheets with a cat in her lap, La Croix in hand, and Taylor Swift on her headphones.
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Sierra Edmisten, Power Building Organizer
Sierra grew up in Hastings where she spent her time getting involved in the community. She has spent most of her adult life caring for others at work and at home. When she's not at the Table, you can find her as a judge at debate tournaments across the state and helping wherever is needed.
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Y'Shall Davis, Statewide Civic Engagement Strategist
Y'Shall was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and has been passionate about making the world a better place than how she found it for as long as she can remember. She spent the majority of her adult life as an independent hip-hop artist. After retiring from the microphone, she enrolled in Metro Community College and graduated with an Associate's Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling. Since then, she's served her community by leading relapse prevention groups, organizing GOTV efforts, and in her new role as our Civic Engagement Strategist. Her Golden Rule is "do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Program Staff at Member Organizations
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Andrew Farias, Policy Fellow with the Asian Community & Cultural Center of Lincoln
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Jaden Perkins, Policy Fellow with Heartland Workers Center
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Laura Gamboa Urrego, Greater Nebraska Community Organizer with YWCA of Grand Island
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Omar Samaniego, Greater Nebraska Community Organizer with Unity in Action
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Schmeeka Simpson, Policy Fellow with Malcolm X Memorial Foundation
Board of Directors
Robia Qasimyar - Board President
Karen Bell-Dancy - YWCA of Lincoln - Treasurer & Finance Chair
Corrie Kielty - Secretary
Yolanda Chavez Nuncio - Programs Chair
Sapphire Andersen - Personnel & Governance Chair
Rachel Fox - You Go Girl - Immediate Past President
Valeria Rodriguez - Empowering Families
Shereece Dendy-Sanders
Favian Mendez - Conservation Nebraska
Grant Friedman - ACLU of Nebraska