NCHS’s diverse board of directors represents a cross-section of our community. Each member works hard to ensure the longevity of our organization, overseeing the funds we raise to help families in need. The NCHS board of directors is also the board of directors for the NCHS Foundation (NCHSF).
Keith Hansen
President
Co-Director, Nebraska Medical Center
I am the Co-Director for the Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness and Emerging Infectious Diseases through the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I have a very personal connection to NCHS, as both of my daughters were adopted through this organization. I am incredibly grateful to NCHS for helping support my family and me as we navigated the adoption process. I enjoy serving on NCHS’s Board and utilizing my strategic planning, business continuity, and facilitative leadership skills to continue the great work that NCHS does throughout Nebraska.
Krista Eckhoff
Vice President
Partner, Baird Holm LLP
I have worked for NCHS as a client working to protect their interests with regard to trusts and wills. I love the NCHS mission and wants to continue the strong relationships that NCHS and Baird Holm have had for several decades.
Jamel J. Hamilton
Treasurer
Senior Director of Operations, Omaha 100
I work with small businesses to provide resources and lending, that starts with mentorship. The mentorship aspect takes place with the business but also on a personal side. Building generational wealth and providing jobs for families is one of our goals and I take pride in helping businesses and families thrive through my work.
Sarah Rotermund
Secretary
Executive Director, Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP
My work helps to bring awareness to NCHS. NCHS provides services and education that are unmatched. I'm able to help generate ideas on how to bring awareness to families who might need NCHS services no matter where they are at in life and provide consulting on how to execute those ideas. In today's world, we are blasted with information from all angles. My challenge to solve alongside NCHS is - how can we cut through the noise with messages that make an impact?
Daisy Dai
Member
Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
I am a Professor of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. I am devoted to promoting adolescent public health by identifying risk and protective factors associated with behavior development by leveraging large-scale population studies.
Brad Ekwerekwu
Member
President, Jesuit Academy
I am proud to support families in becoming more aware of supportive services, further educated upon best practices to maneuver through triumphs and challenges, as well as promote collaboration in sustaining a healthy environment for all generations.
César Garcia
Member
Executive Director, Canopy South
As a board member and as a leader of a non-profit organization focused on serving disadvantaged communities, I play a pivotal role in building a safe and loving home for children by fostering collaboration, inclusion, and advocacy. Through my unwavering commitment, my work ensures that the voices of all stakeholders are heard and valued, working closely with community partners to create an environment that promotes the well-being and development of every child. By championing inclusive policies and advocating for necessary resources, my work is intended to pave the way for nurturing homes where children can thrive and experience the love and care they deserve.
Tammy Green
Member
Executive Director of Community and Workforce Education, Metropolitan Community College
Karisa Malchow
Member
Vice President of Client Services, OBI Creative
Karisa Malchow is Vice President of Client Services at OBI Creative, a nationally recognized marketing agency where she leads integrated strategy, client partnerships, and business development. With over a decade of experience across brand strategy, communications, and performance marketing, Karisa is known for her bold leadership, deep client empathy, and ability to turn complexity into clarity.
Her work is rooted in strong relationships, thoughtful listening, and a relentless drive to deliver results and she brings those same strengths to her service on the Nebraska Children’s Home Society Board of Directors.
Karisa was honored to be selected for the NCHS board, where her professional expertise aligns with a personal passion: supporting children and families with care, dignity, and opportunity. She is proud to contribute to a mission that has shaped Nebraska for over a century and is still growing forward.
Outside of her role at OBI, Karisa is a wife, mom, mentor, and advocate for women in leadership and community impact.
Kyley Holmstrom
Member
Sales Leader, Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Stephanie Tiritilli
Member
Assistant General Counsel, Senior Market Sales
I am an experienced corporate lawyer who is excited to bring my legal acumen to my role on the board. I have worked in-house as legal counsel for the largest privately held bank in the country, a Fortune 500 company, a tech start-up and a large private law firm. I currently serve as the Assistant General Counsel for an insurance marketing organization.
Christine Torres
Member
Director of Membership & Development, Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce
I think it is important to provide a different outlook and be able to bring other talents to the group. A new person can bring a fresh new look at things.
Monica Wells
Member
Family and Community Program Administrator, Buffett Early Childhood Institute
Lyn Wineman
Member
Founder, President and Chief Strategist, KidGlov
You will be hard-pressed to find anyone more passionate about marketing. As the founder of full-service, boutique advertising agency KidGlov, I am surrounded by a talented team with the mission of putting a megaphone in front of those who are doing good - like NCHS.
I have been inducted into the Lincoln AMA Hall of Fame and have been named Lincoln AMA Marketer of the Year. I have also been recognized with the American Advertising Federation of Lincoln’s Silver Medal, Inspire Women’s Leadership Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, am a member of the AMA National CoHort, and have received a Workplace Certification from the University of South Florida. I have spoken nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including purpose marketing and nonprofit marketing.
I also serve as a co-host of KidGlov’s Agency for Change podcast which features an interview of NCHS CEO Lana Temple-Plotz (https://kidglov.com/podcast/lana-temple-plotz/).
