Who We Are
Our mission is to help children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. Each day, CEDARS provides this mission-focused work to over 1,000 kids through an array of programs. In the last year, CEDARS supported 2,531 kids and families.
“ CEDARS started in 1947 because one couple believed they could provide a better life for a child. That belief grew into the CEDARS we know today – a powerful force for good that helps kids and families across Nebraska. ”
Jim BluePresident and CEO
CEDARS Senior Leadership
Jim Blue
President
Cindy Rudolph
Chief Financial Officer
Tina Rhode
Executive Vice President for Human Resources
Melissa Nance
Executive Vice President for Service Delivery
Kristin Jakub
Vice President of Communications
CEDARS Service Directors
Vicky Thompson Smith
Service Area Director - Emergency Shelter, Youth Opportunity (Drop-In) Center, Semi-Supported, and Independent Living Programs
Nikki Barber
Service Area Director - Foster Care and Youth and Family Intervention
Amara Madsen
Service Area Director - Clinical, Prevention, Early Childhood, and School-Age Programs
CEDARS Youth Services Board of Directors
Keith Bell
Spencer Bergen
Quentin Brown
Molly Brummond
Bill Ellerbee
Dr. Lynn Fuller - Vice Chair
Judi gaiashkibos
John Goldrich
Judy Halstead - Vice Chair
Dr. Jeanette Jones
Jennifer Kirkland
Tom McBride - Vice Chair
Tony Ojeda - Vice Chair
Lindsey Palmer
Dan Parsons
Lance Perez
Becky Perrett
Makenzie Rath - Chair
Katie Runge
Juan Roman
Chris Wagner - Vice Chair
John Woodrich