In a record-breaking year, high school students in our program have been awarded more than $6.6 million in scholarships as of May 15, 2025–far surpassing last year’s total of $3.9 million and solidifying the success of the Fund Your Future…
For Ralston High School graduate Andi, education has always been the goal. A first-generation college student, Andi grew up knowing that school was the pathway to something more—not just for herself, but for her entire family. This fall, she’ll take…
Melissa Robinson is the executive director at College Possible Omaha where she leads the site's program, fundraising and communications teams. She brings 20 plus years of nonprofit experience in fund development, volunteer management, and strategic planning. Melissa joined College Possible…
Meaghan Milburn is the Senior Director of Student Services for the College of Engineering. In this role, she oversees the college's undergraduate academic advising, retention and student success, student development, career services, scholars programs and recruitment and outreach. Prior to…
Marco Ortiz is part of the Supply Chain Management team at Conagra Brands. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in finance, banking and investment portfolio and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He has…
Annabelle is a first generation and two-time UNO graduate, having completed her undergraduate degree in International Studies and Spanish Language as well as her Master's in Public Administration. Annabelle is a 2022 Fulbright Scholar, having completed her grant in Chaco,…
Lisa Lackovic serves as board chairman of College Possible Omaha. She is the Omaha architectural representative for Endicott Clay Products based out of Fairbury, Nebraska. She earned a BS degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Broadcast Journalism and Speech…
Aaron G. Evans is senior director of Economic Development for Union Pacific Railroad. In this position, he is responsible for providing guidance and rail project management for businesses wanting to build, expand or find rail-served sites across 23 states on…
Darrien Ford is College Possible Omaha's access program coordinator. Darrien was born in Sioux City, Iowa, is a first-generation college graduate with a degree in social work from Briar Cliff University and is currently pursuing a master's degree at Drury…
Hao joined the FNBO in 2004 and his team is responsible for leveraging data to make data-driven decisions and identifying analytical solutions to improve the value of the relationship to customer and bank, prior to his current role, he was…
Jaynaeh Gillaspie is the Communications and Development Coordinator at College Possible Omaha. Having grown up in a military family, Jaynaeh moved around a lot but considers North Carolina home. Jaynaeh graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and…
