Staff & Board

Sydney Butler
Intern & Volunteer Coordinator
402-437-9367
Email

Amber Dean
Program Director
402-434-0169
Email

Leah Droge
Executive Director
402-437-9312
Email

Pat Fey
Accountant
402-434-0162
Email

Julie Havener
Wellbeing Manager
402-437-9323
Email

Renee Henrichs
Human Resources Manager
402-434-0165
Email

Angie Hilsabeck
Donor Relations
402-436-2156
Email

Dani Jurgens
Development Director
402-434-6599
Email

Jamie Kvittem
Program Database Coordinator
402-434-0160
Email

Cody Manthei
Grants Coordinator
402-434-0164
Email

Tish Pulec
Assistant Program Director
402-437-9367
Email

Emelia Robinson
Community Outreach Coordinator
402-470-1106
Email

Stephanie Scheffler
Office Manager
402-434-0168
Email

Amila Tanovic-Muslic
Finance Director
402-437-9317
Email

Amya Towers
Program Support Specialist
402-437-9363
Email

Whitney Wegner
Development Coordinator
402-434-0167
Email

**We take the safety of our staff very seriously and, unfortunately, cannot list everyone on our website. However, we would like to assure you that we have a dedicated team of professionals who work hard to provide compassionate care to the survivors and their children we serve. We appreciate your understanding and support for our mission. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

2024 Friendship Home Board

All Board Members are Independent and Voting Members

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