Our Team
Our Unite Us team is dedicated to improving outcomes in your community. To learn more about what we do, click here.
Mariel Harding
Senior Community Engagement Manager
Based in Omaha, NE, Mariel has a MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and is also trained as a nurse. Mariel has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than ten years, working to develop systems to improve community health.
Jeff Spiehs
Community Engagement Manager
Based in Omaha, Jeff has experience working in community building, neighborhood planning, affordable housing, transportation systems, equity and engagement. His educational background is in Economics and Communications.
Ericka Lewon
Community Engagement Manager
Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Ericka has a B.S. in psychology with an emphasis in criminal justice. Ericka has experience with children and families involved in the court system through her work at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Juvenile Probation.
Bobbie Bohnsack
Senior Account Manager
Based in Johnston, IA, Bobbie has an MHA from Des Moines University. Bobbie has 20+ years of experience in health care and public health with dedicated work in partnering with community health centers to reduce health disparities and improve health equity in medically underserved communities.
Melissa Adams
Account Manager
Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Melissa has a B.A. in health education. Melissa has 10+ years in health education and provider relations. She has experience in building stronger communities through health care coalition relationships.
Alexandra Little
Account Manager
Based in Aberdeen, SD, Alexandra has an M.S. in health services administration.Alexandra has over eight years of experience in health care and public health, with her work focused on building stronger communities through health care coalition relationships.
Leah Klein
Account Manager
Based in central Wisconsin, Leah has a BSW from Southwest Minnesota State University and is working on completing a master’s degree in organizational leadership from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Leah has spent the last ten years as a leader in county health and human services with specialty experience in working with individuals who are aging and individuals with a disability.
Emily Lehmann
Community Engagement Manager
Based in North Platte, NE, Emily has a B.S. in psychology. Emily has experience working with children and families through her roles within the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Child Support Enforcement.
Strategic Partners
Melanie Surber
MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Officer and VP of Clinical Services, CyncHealth
To learn more about CyncHealth, their multi-state initiative, and their leading role in the network, please contact Melanie Surber, MSN, RN, Chief Clinical Officer and VP of Clinical Services at CyncHealth.
Josh Quinn
Director, 211 United Way of the Midlands
To learn more about the Nebraska 211 Contact Center team's role in the network, please contact John Quinn, Director, 211, United Way of the Midlands.
