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Board & Staff

Founder
  • Karyl Newman
Executive Committee
  • Denise Gorski

    President
    University of Nebraska Medical Center

  • Kristy Weissling

    Vice President
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • Tom Klein

    Treasurer
    First National Bank, Lincoln, NE

  • Lucia Scheffel

    Secretary
    University Nebraska-Omaha

Who We Are

Board Members
  • Keith Fickenscher

    Stroke Survivor, Lincoln, NE

  • LaRita Lang

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • Kari Hoeft

    Nebraska Innovative Insurance

Staff
  • 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.

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:
  • Lincoln Stroke Partnership
  • Nebraska Stroke Advisory Council
  • American Heart Association/ECC Programs

Resource Map

Take a look at our resource map to find resources in your area. 
 

Register Today

Help Us Help You by registering with NSA today. We are committed to assisting all Nebraskans to reduce the impact stroke has had on their lives. By registering, we will be able to help fill gaps in resources and to ensure that each community is represented.

Donate

Donate to Nebraska Stroke Association today. Your generous donations will stay within Nebraska and will assist stroke survivors and their caregivers with finding resources and support within their communities.