Our Team
Administration
Jason Prokop
Director
jprokop@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 101
Areas of Focus:
Administration, State and Federal Early Childhood Policy
Amanda Felton
Office Manager
afelton@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 100
Areas of Focus:
Administration
Policy
Elizabeth Everett
Deputy Director & Public Policy Manager
eeverett@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 102
Areas of Focus:
State & Federal Early Childhood Policy, Business and Economic Development
Katie Bass
Data and Policy Research Advisor
kbass@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 104
Areas of Focus:
Research & Data Analysis, Child Care Subsidy, Child Safety, Social Inequality
Mitchell Clark
Policy Advisor
mclark@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 106
Area of Focus:
Step Up to Quality
Sara Howard
Policy Advisor
showard@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 112
Areas of Focus:
Maternal Health & Wellness, State & Federal Early Childhood Policy
Sara Brady
Data Analyst
sbrady@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 114
Areas of Focus:
Research, Data Analysis
Amy Bornemeier
Policy Liaison
abornemeier@firstfivenebraska.org
402-440-8797
Areas of Focus:
Prenatal-to-Age-Three Initiatives, Racial Equity & Inclusion
Communications
Mike Medwick
Strategic Communications Manager
mmedwick@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 103
Areas of Focus:
Strategic Communications
Nancy Hammel
Digital Communications Specialist
nhammel@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 105
Areas of Focus:
Strategic Communications
Alexis Zgud
Strategic Communications Specialist
azgud@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 107
Areas of Focus:
Strategic Communications
Strategic Engagement
Mike Feeken
Strategic Partnerships Advisor
mfeeken@firstfivenebraska.org
402-417-9256
Areas of Focus:
Business & Economic Development, Community Partnerships
Jodi-Renee Girón
Grassroots & Outreach Advisor
jgiron@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 113
Areas of Focus:
Advocacy, Diversity and Equity; Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy