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The Program Team for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Institute on Civic Engagement at UNO is supported by a dedicated team of faculty, staff, community members, and students.

This is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D.
Jody Neathery-Castro, Ph.D.

Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement

International Programs

jneathery@unomaha.edu
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Dr. Whitney Gent

Communication, School of, Assistant Professor

wgent@unomaha.edu
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Julie Jimenez
Julie Jimenez

Assistant Director for Global Grants

International Programs

jsadofsky@unomaha.edu
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Michael Butcher
Michael Butcher

Grants Project Coordinator

International Programs

michaelbutcher@unomaha.edu
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Val McPherson
Val McPherson

Community Liaison

valmcpherson@cox.net
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