Our Board of Directors help ensure ongoing community support for our athletes and our mission.

"Being involved with Special Olympics has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. The dedication and passion this organization shows towards empowering athletes and fostering inclusivity is truly inspiring. Witnessing the positive impact that Special Olympics has on the lives of athletes and their families is a reminder of the importance of our mission. It is a privilege to be part of such a transformative movement.""

-Tyler Keyser, Special Olympics Nebraska Board Chair

BOARD CHAIR

Tyler Keyser

Buildertrend
General Counsel

CHAIR ELECT

MICHAELA SCHENKELBERG

University of Nebraska Omaha
Associate Professor

TREASURER

Tiffany Paben

Deloitte
Managing Director

SECRETARY

Alex Clauson

Koley Jessen
Attorney

PRESIDENT/CEO

Carolyn Chamberlin

Special Olympics Nebraska

At Large Members

Kaylen Akert

Woods Aitken

Cyndi Brassette

Quantum Workplace

Steve Ereckson

Deloitte

Matt Fenster

Bellevue Public Schools

Thomas Lee

Omaha Public Schools

Ben Lorenzen

Champions Run

Steve Merfeld

Creighton University

Ronny Miller

Gallup

Rachel Mulligan

Special Olympics Nebraska Athlete

Munroe-Meyer Institute

Brad Rulon

US Bank

Chad Samuelson

Kite Pharma

Jennifer Schwartz

Nebraska School Activities Association

Alyssa Simon

Pinnacle Bank

Sarah Smith, MD

Nebraska Medice

Marcus Taylor

Omaha Police Department

Diana Tedrow

Cox

Josh Todd

Elkhorn Athletics Association

Melonie Welsh

Munroe-Meyer Institute

Young Professionals Board

Saliman Attaie

Apace

Ashley Cole

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.

Isabella Marie Jacobsen

Baird Holm

Catalina Kazas

Lincoln Public Schools

Bryan Luna

Renaissance Financial

Nick Mitchell

Amergis

Kristen Nett

Nebraska Athletics Department

Chase Ostergard

Union Bank & Trust

Briley Patterson

The Olson Center for Women's Health at Nebraska Medicine

Hannah Patterson

Gallagher

Jake Sobcyzk