Habitat for Humanity Lincoln Announces New Leadership, Board Changes
Habitat for Humanity Lincoln (LincolnHabitat.org) would like to welcome two new staff members and three new board members to join their mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Deanna Walz
Deanna Walz joins Habitat as the director of development after working as the events and marketing specialist at the Lincoln Journal Star. She will be focusing on connecting area businesses to sponsorship and volunteer opportunities to help build homes for families in the community.
Rose Opbrock
Rose Opbroek returns from retirement after 30 years in the nonprofit industry as Habitat’s special projects manager. She will be lending her years of expertise to many different projects including grant management, volunteer coordination, and various other projects.
New members joining the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors in July include: Cara McMann, Bryan Health; Paul Rann, Talent Plus; and Karissa Vandenberg, US Bank.
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln was established in 1988 by local community members, faith leaders, and city officials to address the need for affordable housing. More than 30 years later, they have built or repaired more than 162 local homes housing more than 750 men, women, and children. They have also served nearly as many globally through Habitat for Humanity International’s tithe program, serving approximately 1,500 individuals. For more information, visit their website LincolnHabitat.org or contact Deanna Walz at dwalz@journalstar.com / (402) 477-9184.