COALITION GOVERNANCE

To prevent and reduce tobacco use and the accompanying health and economic consequences in the Omaha area through prevention, public policy and education.

The Executive Committee consists of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and two (2) Members-at Large. Additionally, several non-voting ex officio members include the immediate past president/interim president, chairpersons of standing executive committees, current program coordinator and fiscal agent liaison. Together, this robust leadership team helps to guide the direction of MOTAC programs and services, ensure fiduciary responsibility and transparency and provide the best quality and quantity of service in the community interest.

Please inquire at: info@motac.org if you are interested in learning more about open positions and how to join the Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition.

Meeting Minutes available upon request.

Executive Committee Members

Shelby Bingham
MOTAC Director
Heartland Family Services

Vanessa Martinez-Hernandez
President of the Board

Vice-President | Vacant Position

Kelsey Christensen
Treasurer of the Board

Kelsey Christensen
Secretary of the Board

Natalia Trinidad, MPH
Member-at-Large
UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Marcela Carvajal-Suarez, MPH
Member-at-Large
UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Dr. Athena Ramos
Member-at-Large
UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Molly Rezich
Member-at-Large
Creighton University

Emily Ortner, CHE
Member-at-Large
Douglas County Health Department

Erin Smith, MPH/MA, CHES
Member-at-Large
American Lung Association of Nebraska

Tad Spencer, MA
Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare
MOTAC Fiscal Agent/Fiscal Oversight

Jeff Soukup
Tobacco Free Nebraska (TFN), Funder
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS)