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Leah Meyer

Leah Meyer

Study Abroad Advisor at Bellevue University

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  • About me

    Experienced Program and Project Director, supporting fundraising and development initiatives at Family Service Lincoln

  • Education

    • Universidade de Vigo

      2009 - 2009
      History, Political Science, Language

    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Arts Spanish and European Studies

      Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      2014 - 2017
      Master's Degree Public Administration

      I earned a Master's in Public Administration with a concentration in Local Government. I have a strong interest in Community Development and public policy focused on sustainability.

  • Experience

    • International Education Programs

      Jan 2011 - May 2013
      Study Abroad Advisor at Bellevue University

      In this role, I advised students in selecting and planning for education opportunities abroad. As this was the first study abroad program at Bellevue University, I implemented original study abroad policy with faculty and administration to facilitate student efforts to study, volunteer and intern overseas.

    • The Center for International Studies (CIS)

      Aug 2011 - May 2013

      As a Customized Programs Coordinator I coordinated, marketed and implemented short-term study abroad programs for universities through the US from idea development to program deployment. I managed program finances, including the on-site budget. I invoiced and collected program payments from US universitiesI also led online training for On-Site Program Coordinators and managed overseas consultants in the design of customized programs. For a French History Program for Ripon College I was in the position of an On-Site Program Coordinator, managing the travel logistics for over 30 student travelers throughout Southern France. Show less

      • Customized Programs Coordinator

        Oct 2012 - May 2013

      • University Relations Representative - Plains States

        Aug 2011 - May 2013

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2019

      As the Associate Director in a university service office, I managed sensitive student cases, ensured that VA policies are being administered correctly, and oversaw major projects critical to student success. In this position I developed programming focused on military and veteran student persistence, retention, and graduation as well as military, veteran, and dependent tuition benefit processing. In this role I managed student cases, processed veterans benefits, and planned and coordinated events related to student success. As a staff assistant I was responsible for assisting in daily office operations, including student communication, event coordination, and paperwork processing.

      • Director

        May 2016 - Aug 2019

      • Associate Director - Office of Military and Veteran Services

        Jul 2015 - May 2016

      • Assistant Director - Office of Military and Veteran Services

        Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

      • Veterans Coordinator

        Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

      • Staff Assistant/Test Administrator

        Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

    • Nebraska Recycling Council

      Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

      Responsible for grant management, budgeting, and development; technical assistance on resource management and end market partnerships for businesses and municipalities; and public education strategies on recycling and sustainability initiatives.

      • Program Director

        Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

      • Program Manager

        Jan 2020 - Sept 2020

    • Carson+Co Global

      Feb 2022 - Mar 2023
      Account Manager

    • Family Service Lincoln

      Apr 2024 - now
      Development Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TRUE Advisor

      Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
      Apr 2020
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    • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) | Social/Behavioral Research

      CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
      Apr 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Secretary

      Issued by Nebraska Statewide Arboretum on May 2019
      Nebraska Statewide ArboretumAssociated with Leah Meyer

    • Board Member

      Issued by Benson Plant Rescue on Aug 2018
      Benson Plant RescueAssociated with Leah Meyer

    • Advisory Council Member

      Issued by UNO Military Alumni Group on Jan 2018
      UNO Military Alumni GroupAssociated with Leah Meyer

    • Co-Chair

      Issued by Nebraska Veterans Resource Committee on Sept 2016
      Nebraska Veterans Resource CommitteeAssociated with Leah Meyer

    • Co-President

      Issued by Aksarben-Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association on Jan 2016
      Aksarben-Elmwood Park Neighborhood AssociationAssociated with Leah Meyer

    • Graduate Intern

      Issued by Congressman Brad Ashford Constituent Services Office on May 2015
      Congressman Brad Ashford Constituent Services OfficeAssociated with Leah Meyer