Board Members
Nyachoat Kier
Nyachoat Kier Joined the Board of Directors in 2025 I was introduced to the organization in 2018. I am a graduate of the predatory loan program, which helped me build my credit. As a product of refugee resettlement, I feel I can relate to many others from similar backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances, where a healthy Read more Nyachoat Kier
Sophia Lenarz-Coy
Sophia Lenarz-Coy Joined the Board of Directors in 2025 Sophia has worked in hunger relief her entire career. She is always thinking of creative ways to bring good, culturally connected food to where it’s needed most. Her passion is collaborating with community partners to create a more equitable food system for all. Before becoming executive Read more Sophia Lenarz-Coy
Tyrize Cox
Tyrize Cox Joined the Board of Directors in 2025 I have worked in public service for all of my career, mostly in education. I have a Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities, an MBA from Saint Mary’s, and a K-12 Administrative License. I am an adult daughter’s proud parent and enjoy Read more Tyrize Cox
Shamina Hildreth
Shamina Hildreth Joined the Board of Directors in 2025 Shamina A. Hildreth, MBA is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a strong background in Health Economics and Market Access (HEMA), and currently serving as a HEMA Manager at Boston Scientific. Since joining the company in 2019, Shamina has been instrumental in advancing reimbursement data analytics, Read more Shamina Hildreth
Dave Walters
Dave Walters Joined the Board of Directors in 2024 David Walters has been the Vice President of Consumer Lending at Hiway Credit Union since March of 2021. As the VP of Consumer Lending, he oversees all Direct and Indirect lending of Auto, Recreational, Personal and Credit Card Loans. Dave has held this position with other Read more Dave Walters
Roxanny I Armendariz
Roxanny I Armendariz Joined the Board of Directors in 2023 23 yrs ago I asked for a volunteer opportunity at NeDA and the rest is history, I fell in love with nonprofits and the work each do, after 3 years of volunteer work a position was open and I jumped at the opportunity. My role Read more Roxanny I Armendariz
Timothy Anderson
Timothy Anderson Joined the Board of Directors in 2023 My professional background is centered around serving people. From being an Americorps VISTA at Habitat for Humanity Omaha, to being a firefighter/medic in Western Nebraska, to becoming an attorney, my passion lies in helping people with their problems. I gave a presentation to Lutheran Social Services’ Read more Timothy Anderson
Latichia D. Harper
Latichia D. Harper Joined the Board of Directors in 2022 Latichia is a Senior Sales Enablement Program Manager over the Remote Solutions Initiative for Medtronic. She joined our board as a result of attending the board repair event. Her passion towards financial literacy and reprieve for BIPOC communities began years prior. She has a passion Read more Latichia D. Harper
Nick Scheibel
Nick Scheibel Joined the Board of Directors in 2018 I began my career working in philanthropy, joining the Minneapolis Foundation in 2005, eventually serving as a Philanthropic Advisor advising families and institutions on complex charitable gifts. After 10 years in the philanthropic sector, I left in 2016 to start a new career as a financial advisor. Read more Nick Scheibel
Tonia Brinston
Tonia Brinston Joined the Board of Directors in 2020 Tonia is a retired Chef who began her career with Lutheran Social Service in 2016 as a Financial Educator. She transitioned her financial coaching and education experience to support the 2018 Black Women’s Wealth Academy. As part of a Financial Education team, she led over 300 Read more Tonia Brinston