BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2023-2024 LWVGO Leadership
What is the LWVGO Board?
A volunteer Board of Directors governs the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha. There are 12-15 members of the Board serving various positions. The Board is a working board meaning that the board carries out a great majority of the administrative functions of the organization, and the programmatic functions, including our events, clubs, and voter services.
Time Commitment
The League has a working board with monthly board meetings, committee meetings and other work to be completed outside of the meetings. Time commitment varies
depending on the role. On average, board members spend 10-15 hours per month on LWVGO board activities.
Terms and Policies
LWVGO Bylaws state board terms last two years.
Open Positions
- Fundraising
- Membership
- Communications Co-Directors
- Community Engagement Director
While positions may not be open, feel free to nominate yourself for your desired role(s). We will work with you to align your interest and our needs, even training you for a future position.
Qualifications
- Interested in civic action, leadership, and the work of the LWVGO.
- Preferred: Experience as an LWVGO member and in the field of your position of interest.
Process
We will conduct informational interviews with all candidates to gauge fit and role interests annually in mid-June. The new slate will be presented at the LWVGO Annual Board Meeting in September.
Executive Committee
Co-President: Cat Henning
Co-President: Sarah Smolen
Secretary: Carol Ebdon
Treasurer: Jan McKenzie
Immediate Past President: Cynde Glismann
Directors
Public Policy Directors:
Cindy Maxwell-Ostdiek, James Henrichs
Voter Services Directors:
Kristin Burson, Jackie Prados, Jennifer Rancine
Directors At Large:
Karina Hernandez
Administrative Staff
Director of Operations: Candide V. Santiago
For general inquiries: Contact us