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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Fund
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is proud to be part of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (BTCRC), collaborating through the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center with our peer cancer centers across the Big Ten. Your support of this fund will allow us to initiate and participate in some of the nation’s most cutting edge scientific endeavors and innovative clinical trials for therapeutic advancements in the treatment of cancer. Along with our Big 10 partners, the University of Nebraska continues to forge new areas of discovery to find better, more effective, more humane ways to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer. With your help, we will continue and succeed.
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Brian Anderson
College of Allied Health Professions
402-502-4113
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800-432-3216 toll free
brian.anderson@nufoundation.org
Brian is an Illinois native and Princeton University alumnus. Prior to joining the University of Nebraska Foundation team in 2017, he served as a fundraiser for leadership gifts and athletics at his alma mater. Brian began his career as a math teacher and believes that education transforms lives and communities.
Ashley Christensen
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at UNMC
402-502-4118
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800-432-3216 toll free
ashley.christensen@nufoundation.org
Ashley joined the University of Nebraska Foundation team in 2017. A Nebraska native, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Business Administration in 2005. Ashley is passionate about her work and excited to be a part of the fight against cancer in her role supporting the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Rosemary Edzie
Buffett Early Childhood Institute
402-502-4115
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rosemary.edzie@nufoundation.org
Rosemary earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, master's degree in education, leadership and social policy from Loyola University, and PhD in education administration from UNL. Rosemary is passionate about education, in particular educational access and early childhood education.
Kellie Esters
Senior Director of Development, UNMC
402-502-4127
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800-432-3216 toll free
kellie.esters@nufoundation.org
Kellie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Monmouth College and a Master of Science degree from Western Illinois University. She joined the University of Nebraska Foundation team in 2017 with more than 25 years of experience in education and health care advancement. Kellie enjoys working with UNMC’s College of Medicine and supports its mission and commitment to community health.
Brenda Helget
College of Medicine
402-502-4111
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800-432-3216 toll free
brenda.helget@nufoundation.org
Brenda has 21 years of experience in the nonprofit field, with 16 of those years focused on fundraising. She became a Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE) in 2004 and also has completed the University of Nebraska-Omaha Nonprofit Certificate in Fundraising Management. Brenda says she likes to think of her position as a “matchmaker” – connecting donors with charitable opportunities that allow them to fully experience the joy of giving.
Brook Jobes
College of Dentistry
402-458-1183
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800-432-3216 toll free
brook.jobes@nufoundation.org
Brook’s fundraising efforts are focused on the University of Nebraska’s College of Dentistry. A native of Grand Island, Brook earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a secondary education major from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Prior to joining the University of Nebraska Foundation in 2016, Brook worked in the fields of athletic recruitment and healthcare.
Meg Johnson
College of Medicine
402-502-4107
direct
800-432-3216 toll free
meg.johnson@nufoundation.org
Meg has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 25 years. With the foundation from 1997-2001, she rejoined the team in 2011 to work on behalf of UNMC. She has a Bachelor of Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Believing that education and philanthropy transform lives, Meg values helping donors achieve their goals and make an impact at UNMC.
Brad Nelson
Director II, Development, UNMC
402-502-4141
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800-432-3216 toll free
brad.nelson@nufoundation.org
Brad serves as director of development for the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health and College of Pharmacy. He joined the foundation in 2017 with several years of fundraising, community development and volunteer management experience.
Meghan Perrin
Director of Development, Nebraska Medicine, UNMC
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800-432-3216 toll free
meghan.perrin@nufoundation.org
Meghan joined the University of Nebraska Foundation team in 2018 with a strong professional background in fundraising, consulting and nonprofit leadership. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree with a nonprofit management concentration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Meghan’s fundraising efforts are focused on the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine, and she has a passion for helping alumni and friends of the university connect their interests to fulfilling, life-changing opportunities.
Matthew Pohren
Director of Development, Nebraska Medicine, UNMC
402-504-3338
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800-432-3216 toll free
matt.pohren@nufoundation.org
Matthew joined the University of Nebraska Foundation in 2018 with a strong background in consulting and leadership and extensive knowledge of university systems. A Nebraska native, he believes in the purpose and mission of the foundation and enjoys the opportunity to make philanthropic ideas and dreams a reality for supporters of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine.
Deidra Sheppard-Calloway
Director of Development
402-502-4138
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800-432-3216 toll free
deidra.sheppard-calloway@nufoundation.org
Deidra earned a bachelor’s degree from UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service and joined the foundation in 2016 with more than 15 years of nonprofit and development experience. An active volunteer in the Omaha community, she enjoys her work advancing the educational achievement of both current and future students in the UNMC College of Nursing.
Tom Thompson
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at UNMC
402-502-4116
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800-432-3216 toll free
tom.thompson@nufoundation.org
Tom has been with the foundation since 2002. He has a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He supports the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and oncology related departments at UNMC. Tom enjoys working at the foundation because he is assisting the people at UNMC who work tirelessly to help others.
Amy Volk
UNMC & Nebraska Medicine Development
402-502-4112
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800-432-3216 toll free
amy.volk@nufoundation.org
Amy has been with the foundation since 1993 and has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Iowa State University and a Master of Arts from Bowling Green State University. She enjoys working at the foundation because she manages an amazing team devoted to UNMC and its hospital partner Nebraska Medicine and their donors. She has the opportunity to help donors make their philanthropic dreams come true. And she gets to work with bright, talented and passionate clinicians, researchers and educators who care deeply about the health and wellbeing of others.
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