KEARNEY – Fourteen staff members have been selected for the 2024-25 Leadership UNK class.
They are:
John Scrimger, Campus Recreation
Stephanie Hoffman, UNK Online
Valeria Lozano, Academic Advising and Career Development
Amanda Ransdell, Nebraska Safety Center
Kate DeBord, Equity and Compliance
Amanda Keating, College of Education
Eileen Jahn, Honors Program
Abel Virgilio, Academic Success
Laura Jensen, UNK Online
William Frederick, Registrar’s Office
Amber Gapp, Student Engagement
Whitney Kuta, College of Business and Technology
Kiante Tiara, UNK Global
Amber Haight, Undergraduate Admissions
In its 18th year, Leadership UNK exposes participants to leadership opportunities at UNK and in the Kearney area, enhances their leadership skills and encourages them to accept leadership roles in the future. The program also increases their knowledge of the university system and gives them an opportunity to network with classmates, speakers and others while discussing issues pertinent to campus and leadership development.
Throughout the academic year, participants attend nine half-day sessions and one full-day meeting that examine various aspects of leadership within the University of Nebraska System. They’re also required to complete at least four hours of volunteer service on campus. There is no cost to participate.
Leadership UNK is administered by program alumni selected as members of the Board of Graduates. Current Leadership UNK Board of Graduates members are:
Sharon Johnson – President
Heidi Knake – Vice President
Dawn Cromer – Treasurer
Olivia Whittaker – Secretary
Meredith DeHaven – Ex-Officio
Stefani Wegner and Karlee Nuttelman – Marketing Co-Chairs
Lynelle Fritzen – Board Member At-Large
Julie Calahan and Tim Moulton – Class of 2024-25 Co-Chairs
Learn more about the program here.
