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UNO Young Alumni Academy

Founded in 2010, the UNO Young Alumni Academy is an eight-month professional development program designed for alumni 35 and younger. More than 400 alumni have completed the academy. The award-winning program is free for participants.

Members of the UNO Young Alumni Academy:

• Experience unique networking opportunities
• Develop stronger connections to each other and with UNO
• Meet University and University of Nebraska Foundation leaders
• Hone leadership and professional development skills
• Learn more about the UNO Alumni Association’s programs and benefits
• Have an opportunity to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment and engage with a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach
• Discover how to become engaged with the future of UNO


UNO Young Alumni Academy Class of 2023


Adrienne Cavill, Greater Omaha Chamber
Albert Padanilam, Mutual of Omaha
Amy Jung, Fiserv
Ashley Miller, University of Nebraska Public Policy Center
Beth A Kalal, Triag
e,  LLC
Brianna Conyers-Lester, Comfort Keepers
Carson Crockett, Fiserv
Colton Hegge, PML Construction
Darren Betts, AmpliFi Capital
David Cavanaugh, Werner Enterprises
Deshondre Robinson, Pinnacle Bank
Elizabeth Chase, Fiserv
Erin M. Fairchild, Microsoft
Iris Esquivel, Conagra Brands
Itzeni Nayeli Lopez, OneWorld Community Health Center
Jacqueline Glassman, self-employed
Jaeda Matthews, Radical Minds
Jake Rider, Ardent Mills
Jamie Olmer, City of Papillion
Jasmine Smith, Kiewit Corporation
Jedediah D. Heeren, Securities America
Jessica Schaaf, NorthStar Foundation
Johnnie Shaw, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company
Juliana Brehm, Union Pacific/Air Force
Kate Earnhardt, UNO
Katherine Porto, UNMC
Kati Stanzel, Kiewit
Ladasia Wilson, English Enterprise Carpentry
Lauren OMalley, Aviture
Lexi Goodijohn, UNO
Lindsay M. Sanders, UNO
Lyle Kwiatkowski, UNO
Marquisha Frost, UNO
Marvin A Najera Preciado, Papillion Foods
Melissa Ramos, World Travel Inc a Bcd Company
Michael Gutierrez-Madrigal, UNO
Michaela Blaney, MECA of The RiverFront
Nathan Wight, City of Omaha-Parks and Recreation
Nicholas Troia, QC Supply
Rachel A Morales, Twisted Cork Bistro
Robert T Kopp, Baxter Arena
Rosa Duran, Northwest Bank
Rose Monga, Gallup
Spencer French, UNMC
Stefanie Neumann, UNMC Global Center for Health Security
Theresa Crnkovich, Film Streams
Tyler English, Union Pacific
Vanessa Klein, Amazon
Zuzana Urbanova, Zuzana


2022–2023 UNO Young Alumni Academy Sessions

Sessions are held 6:00–8:00 p.m. at locations on and off campus.

September 15, 2022 – UNO Young Alumni Academy Class of 2023 Social

October 13, 2022 – Welcome and Orientation
November 3, 2022 – A Night with the Deans
December 6, 2022 – The U Behind the O 
January 12, 2023 – A Night with the Chancellor
February 2023 (date TBD) – UNO Athletics
March 9, 2023 – University of Nebraska Foundation/UNO Executive Leadership
April 6, 2023 – UNO Young Alumni Academy Class of 2023 Graduation

Young Alumni Academy members are required to attend all sessions.

For more information about the program, contact Nathan Hankenson, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, at 402-502-3330 or nathan.hankenson@unoalumni.org.

 

International CASE Award

The UNO Young Alumni Academy received the 2012 International Circle of Excellence Silver Award for New Program Initiatives.

LEARN MORE


Past Academy Members

More than 400 alumni have participated in the UNO Young Alumni Academy.

PAST ACADEMY MEMBERS

 
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