--- title: NCHS Welcomes Five New Board Members description: NCHS welcomes Dr. Brad Ekwerekwu, César Garcia, Tammy Green, Kyley Holmstrom and Lyn Wineman to three-year board terms. image: https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/Board%20Member%20blog-1.png --- [Donate](https://nchs.org/donate/) - - - - - [402.451.0787](tel:402.451.0787) [402.451.0787](tel:402.451.0787) - [130th Anniversary](https://nchs.org/130-years-nchs-celebration/) - [Calendar](https://nchs.org/events/) - [Careers](https://nchs.org/careers/) - [Get Involved](https://nchs.org/get-involved/) [Donate](https://nchs.org/donate/) [![Finalized-NCHS-Full-Color](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/Finalized-NCHS-Full-Color.svg)](https://nchs.org/) - [Family Support](https://nchs.org/family-support/) - Column 1 - [Pregnancy Services Offering resources, support, & guidance as you determine the best course of action for you & your family.](https://nchs.org/pregnancy-services/) - [Top Pregnancy Questions](https://nchs.org/pregnancy-services/top-questions/) - [Kinship Navigation Connecting kinship families to the support & community resources they need to thrive.](https://kinship.nchs.org/) - [Families Forever Providing support & strategies for deepening the bonds of families formed through adoption or guardianship.](https://nchs.org/families-forever/) - [Become a Families2Families Mentor](https://nchs.org/become-a-mentor-make-a-difference/) - [Full Circle Conference 2024](https://fullcircle.nchs.org/) - [Early Childhood Education Educating & developing children as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond.](https://nchs.org/early-childhood-education/) - Column 2 - [Parent & Caregiver Support:](https://nchs.org/parent-caregiver-support/) - [Healthy Families America Personalized advice & guidance for expectant or newborn parents.](https://nchs.org/healthy-families/) - [Self-Sufficiency Gain vital skills needed to become more self-sufficient.](https://nchs.org/self-sufficiency/) - [Teen & Young Parent Program Preparing teens & young parents for adulthood.](https://nchs.org/teen-young-parent-program/) - [Foster Care](https://nchs.org/foster-care/) - Column 1 - [Steps to Becoming a Foster Family Get information regarding the process of becoming a foster family.](https://nchs.org/foster-care/#becoming-foster-family) - [Mutual Selection Using a collaborative approach to work toward a brighter future.](https://nchs.org/foster-care/#mutual) - [Adoption](https://nchs.org/child-adoption/) - Column 1 - [Adopt Through NCHS Discover the steps you need to take to start your adoption journey with NCHS.](https://nchs.org/adopt-through-nchs/) - [Considering Adoption for Your Child Get assistance with figuring out the next steps for you & your family.](https://nchs.org/consider-adoption-for-your-child/) - [Post-Adoption Services Access resources & support available to you after an adoption is finalized.](https://nchs.org/post-adoption-services/) - Column 2 - [Adoption Search Discover more about your biological lineage.](https://nchs.org/post-adoption-services#adoption-search) - [Birth-Parent Support Group Peer support for birth parents that chose adoption.](https://nchs.org/post-adoption-services#birth-parent-support) - [Families Forever Providing support & strategies for deepening the bonds of families formed through adoption or guardianship.](https://nchs.org/families-forever/) - [Learn](https://nchs.org/learn/) - Column 1 - [Blog Catch up on the latest tips & information our team has to offer.](https://blog.nchs.org/) - [Resources Browse our extensive resource library to get the answers you need.](https://nchs.org/resources/) - [A Guide to Kinship Care](https://info.nchs.org/kinship-care-resources-services-help-you-care-unique-family) - [Support For Expectant And New Parents](https://info.nchs.org/pregnancy-services-support-for-expectant-and-new-parents) - [Support for Families Formed Through Adoption](https://info.nchs.org/families-forever-support-families-formed-adoption) - Column 2 - [Events Stay updated on the latest events & volunteer opportunities through NCHS.](https://nchs.org/events/) - [News & Press Read up on NCHS’s latest announcements & community news.](https://nchs.org/news-press-releases/) - [Celebrating 130 Years | NCHS Come celebrate with us as we look to a bright future and remember 130 years of caring for Nebraska’s children families.](https://nchs.org/130-years-nchs-celebration/) - [About](https://nchs.org/about/) - Column 1 - [Mission, Values & Strategic Plan Our core values are the driving factor behind everything we do.](https://nchs.org/mission-values-strategic-plan/) - [Leadership, Board, & Trustees](https://nchs.org/about#team) - [Partnerships & Donors](https://nchs.org/partners/) - [Strategic Plan](https://nchs.org/mission-values-strategic-plan#strategic) - [Contact](https://nchs.org/contact/) - [*Family Support* Caring For Your Grandchildren And Yourself Learn valuable strategies for caring for yourself and your grandchildren. 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(August 8, 2023) - NCHS is pleased to welcome five new members to its board of directors. Recruitment for the board is a highly intentional process to ensure that the team brings the variety of perspectives and experiences needed to guide a statewide organization. The NCHS board of directors is also the board of directors for the NCHS Foundation. “Each of the incoming board members has a particular skillset that compliments different aspects of our strategic vision for NCHS,” said Lana Temple-Plotz, CEO of NCHS. “We are honored that this highly-talented cohort has chosen to lend their expertise to our organization. Their leadership on the board is truly a benefit to children and families across Nebraska.” [Dr. Brad Ekwerekwu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-e-80168164/) is the Chief Executive Officer at [Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties](https://learningcommunityds.org/). In his role, he works to close the opportunity gap for children, families and Nebraska’s future workforce. Currently, Brad is an Inclusive Communities LeadDIVERSITY Advocate, a volunteer instructor at Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, an executive team member and Education Chair at Men Against Domestic Violence Action Coalition (MADVAC), a Glass Leadership Institute Member at the Anti-Defamation League, and a TeamMate and board member at TeamMates Mentoring Program. Brad earned his PhD in Health Education and Wellness Promotion from the University of Missouri-Columbia. [César Garcia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesarg-eng) is the Executive Director at [Canopy South](https://canopysouth.org/). As Executive Director, César connects community leaders with resources and partner organizations that share a vision to make holistic, at-scale investments in defined neighborhoods to achieve excellent and equitable outcomes for the people who live there. He holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. César currently serves on multiple boards and committees focused on mentorship and equitable development, including ACE Mentor Program Nebraska, Heartland 2050’s Regional Planning Committee, and the Greater Omaha Chamber’s ConnectGO Technical Group. [Tammy Green](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-green-512529a5/) is the Executive Director of Community and Workforce Education at [Metropolitan Community College](https://www.mccneb.edu/). She is skilled at designing, implementing and building support for innovative programs that improve goal attainment and outcomes for high-risk, disenfranchised, and underrepresented populations. Tammy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and English as a Second Language endorsements, a master’s in public administration, and graduated from the Non-profit Association of the Midland’s Non-Profit Executive Institute (2013), and from Greater Omaha Chamber’s Leadership Omaha (2019). Her wealth of community engagement includes community boards, the ACT State Organizations Committee and NDE’s Adult Education State Leadership Committee. [Kyley Holmstrom](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyley-holmstrom/) is the Sales Leader at [Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.](https://loram.com/) Previously, Kyley currently served as Vice President of Sales at RailPod, Inc. He has also worked as Director of Sales at Protran Technology, Regional Sales Manager and General Sales Manager of the L.B. Foster Company, and has held several positions at Union Pacific Railroad. Kyley is a subject matter expert in railroad operations with over 20 years of experience in management, sales, engineering operations, and purchasing. Kyley holds a Bachelor of Science in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services as well as an MBA from Bellevue University. [Lyn Wineman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynwineman/) is the Founder, President and Chief Strategist of [KidGlov](https://kidglov.com/), a full-service marketing, branding and advertising agency that services changemaking organizations. Lyn is a marketing veteran with over 30 years of experience, leading a diverse team of passionate and talented professionals to drive growth through strategic branding and marketing communications. Lyn is also a board member at BraveBe, Child Advocacy Center and Adeo. Lyn earned her Bachelor of Journalism, Major: Advertising, Minors: Marketing, Art and Economics at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She also has a certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education and a Certification of Content Marketing at HubSpot Academy. NCHS board members may serve two three-year terms. The new board members began their first terms on July 1, 2023 and their terms will end on June 30, 2026. “Onboarding such a diverse team as we celebrate our 130th anniversary is a testament to our focus on sustainability,” said Temple-Plotz. “Each new member brings something unique to the conversation that will help us respond to an ever-changing landscape and continue to serve children and families for the next 130 years.” *Pictured from left: Dr. Brad Ekwerekwu, César Garcia, Tammy Green, Kyley Holmstrom and Lyn Wineman.* [![NCHS Team](https://blog.nchs.org/hubfs/NCHS-Team-Author-IMG.png)](https://blog.nchs.org/author/nchs-team) [NCHS Team](https://blog.nchs.org/author/nchs-team) The NCHS team is committed to helping children, parents, grandparents, and families create a safe and loving home. To the NCHS Team, children always come first. By providing support to families and parents, NCHS works to ensure children have access to the care, love, and development opportunities they need to be successful adults. ## Related Blogs September 9, 2024 ##### NCHS Announces Lincoln Office Relocation LINCOLN, Neb. (September 9, 2024) - After 15 years at the Valley Road location, NCHS is announcing... Read More + September 15, 2023 ##### Governor Pillen proclaims September is Kinship Care Awareness Month Caption: Governor Jim Pillen presents Kinship Care Awareness Month Proclamation to NCHS Chief... Read More + August 4, 2023 ##### NCHS Celebrates 19th Annual Night at the Ballpark LINCOLN, Neb. (August 3, 2023)- It was a beautiful night for a ballgame at Lincoln's Haymarket... 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