The Nebraska Stroke Association strives to build relationships with individuals, doctors, hospitals, and organizations across Nebraska in the fight to prevent strokes.
We actively work with these organizations and programs:
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Lincoln Stroke Partnership
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Nebraska Stroke Advisory Council
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American Heart Association/ECC Programs
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Nebraska Stroke Task Force
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Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska
Founder
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Karyl Newman
Executive Committee
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Kristy Weissling
Co-President
University of Nebraska-Lincoln -
Steve Kinkead
Co-President
RehabVisions -
Kari Hoeft
Vice President
Providence Financial -
Tom Klein
Treasurer
First National Bank, Lincoln, NE -
Lucia Scheffel
Secretary
University Nebraska-Omaha
Board Members
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Denise Gorski
Member At Large
Former NSA Board President -
Sandy Clonch
Member At Large
Stroke Survivor Family Member
Staff
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C.Leigh Hellbusch
Executive Director
C.Leigh is a Lincoln native and is familiar with the world of nonprofits. She has experience with fundraising and grant writing. C.Leigh leads a support group through the Lincoln Lancaster Department of Corrections. C.Leigh believes strongly in the importance of Nebraska Stroke Association's vision to be a statewide resource to reduce the impact of stroke and enhance the quality of life of those affected by stroke.
In C.Leigh's spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason, and their two daughters.