Kelly Seacrest (she/her) & Peter Stegen (he/him)

Kelly is an artist and educator. Kelly received her K-12 art education degree from UNL and went on to teach for seven years in a number of different schools and settings.

Peter is a photographer and videographer. Having received his degree in Fisheries & Wildlife from UNL, Peter also works for the multimedia story telling endeavor, Platte Basin Timelapse project.

SaRena Freet (she/her) currently is a bartender at The Hot Mess. She is also a co-facilitator of mutual aid projects, political education and community spaces. SaRena graduated from UNL with a Women’s and Gender Studies degree.

Jandrea Simpson-Swiney (she/her) is the owner and operator of Eklektiq Joyz, and a graduate student specializing in School Counseling at Doane University. As a graduate assistant, she serves as a Student Support Specialist within Doane's TRIO Program. Jandrea is an advocate for wellness of mind, body, and spirit. She values community and believes that understanding oneself as well as others is crucial for individual growth and fostering inclusiveness. Jandrea is also a lover of peace, warm weather, a nomadic-experiential learner, music lover, amateur genealogist, and admirer of historical architecture.

Susan Hertzler (she/her) is a semi-retired educator of 38 years who has taught at the elementary, middle, high and collegiate levels. Susan received both her Bachelors in Education (1985) and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction (1999) from University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Susan is a life-long Lincoln resident.

Mar’Lakuittia Overstreet (she/her) is currently an Instructional Coordinator at North Star Highschool. Mar’Lakuittia got her Bachelors from Doane and her Master’s in Secondary Administration from Concordia University. Before joining North Star, she worked at Lincoln High School and Culler Middle School. During this time she was the PBIS Liason, coached various sports, served on the MTSS-B Committee and sponsored various clubs. Mar'Lakuittia takes pride in being involved in her community with the NAACP Youth Council, I Ask. I Act, YWCA, YMCA and Bethel Bibleway Church.

Toby Burnham (he/him) is a Research Specialist at the Center on Children, Families, and the Law. Toby holds an MS degree in natural resource sciences with a specialization in human dimensions. Prior experience includes research on urban forestry, biophilic design, evaluation of Nebraska’s Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Project, data management on Nebraska’s Dollar & Energy Saving Loans Program, and working with OutNebraska to help LGBTQ people experiencing homelessness in Nebraska visible to policy makers, service providers, and other stakeholders.

Diane Amdor (she/her) currently is working at Nebraska Appleseed as a Staff Attorney in the Economic Justice program. Prior to joining Nebraska Appleseed, Diane served as the Director of Restorative Practices at The Resolution Center and as Legal Counsel to the Nebraska Legislature’s Judiciary Committee. Diane has a wide range of education, experience and training regarding conflict resolution and restorative justice practices.