Wednesday, April 23, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Conference Center
12520 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128
Sign language interpretation during the luncheon will be provided.
2025 Honorary Chairs
Nancy and Bob Edick
2025 Event Chairs
Tammi Bishop
Jodie McGill
Joy Watanabe
Luncheon ticket cost is $150.
2025 Keynote Luncheon Speaker
Elizabeth Smart
The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on March 12, 2003, after being held a prisoner for 9 grueling months. Through this traumatic experience, Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs, and National legislation.
2025 Speaking of Children Committee
Lori Belford
Emily Codr
Judy Combs
Dawn Dinsdale
Stephanie Dowell
Lisa Drew
Casey Fehringer
Judi Finkle
Jessie Forrest
Shannon Gubbels
Shelley Guthrie Gates
Peggy Heck
Stacy Horsham
Katie Illian
Phyllis Jackson
Carol Ketcham
Terri Kirby
Stephanie Kros
Brenda Langenberg
Jane Machado
Susan McMannama
Joani Mullin
Stephanie Pantano
Carla Patton-Ochsner
Lezlie Peterson
Yvonne Pflug
Jane Pohlman
Amanda Pontow
Morgan Renter
Lorraine Ringenberg
Paige Ritter
Christine Shimokawa
Melissa Steffes
Carolyn Sutton
Haley Walker
Pam Weekly
Cathy Williams
Ellen Wright