Meet Kristen
Kristen was elected to the Metro Community College Board of Governors as the At-Large member and have been honored to serve her community for the past four years. She was motivated to serve in this role because she believes the community benefits when everyone has access to quality, affordable higher education. Her top priority is keeping tuition affordable so students from all backgrounds can gain the skills they need to secure good jobs right here in Nebraska.
Kristen was raised in Omaha, graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and lives in the Millard area with her husband and two children.
Priorities
Affordable Tuition
Metro Community College was established to provide an accessible option for higher education. Education isn’t accessible if it’s not affordable. Tuition and fees to attend MCC should remain low to reduce barriers to enrollment.
As tuition costs at four-year colleges continue to rise, programs at MCC become even more important. Individuals who have access to education have a pathway to a more fulfilling life. In addition, the entire community benefits from having an educated and skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of our local economy.
Workforce Development
Partnering with local businesses and corporations is vital to ensuring MCC is preparing its students for the demands of an evolving job market. These mutually beneficial partnerships encourage innovation and prepare graduates and certificate holders for a successful transition to the workforce.
Student Advocacy
Success in academic or vocational training depends on stability in other areas of the student's life. Students at MCC come from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and have greater variability in life stages than traditional four-year colleges.
Programs supporting mental health, food insecurity, internet access and housing needs have undoubtedly had a positive impact on academic performance. I support maintaining these student resource programs and soliciting feedback for additional support opportunities to help encourage all students achieve stability through academic and vocational success.
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