Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Josh has been with the foundation since 2008. He has a Bachelor of Science in secondary education from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Josh's experience at UNL was very positive, and working at the foundation allows him to help make that same experience available to other students. It also allows him to give back to his alma mater.

Marcia joined the foundation team in 2021 after many adventures abroad, including serving in the Peace Corps in Ghana, West Africa, and teaching public and media relations at Webster University in Thailand. A Nebraska native, Marcia is excited to support the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources not only because she values the transformative power of education, but also because she sees the broader impact of the institute’s research and outreach. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and a master’s in education, both from UNL, in addition to having extensive experience in the nonprofit sector.

A native Nebraskan, Kristen joined the foundation in 2021 after 10 years of working for Nebraska Extension. She holds a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and a master’s in community nutrition and health promotion, both from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Her work focuses on raising support for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Kristen values the positive impact the university has on all Nebraskans and enjoys being able to hear people’s stories and connect them to the university and its mission.

Barbara joined the University of Nebraska Foundation in 2018 following a career as a newspaper reporter and editor. She worked for several papers, including the Omaha World-Herald, where she covered agribusiness, food production and the grocery business, communicating the story of Nebraska’s agriculture economy to readers. Barbara holds degrees in English and journalism.

Doug is a graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications. He joined the University of Nebraska Foundation in 2017 and has extensive experience in video production, advertising, sales and marketing, primarily in the field of agribusiness. Doug’s fundraising efforts are focused on the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.