Staff
Mindy Rush Chipman
Executive Director
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Mindy joined the team in the spring of 2022 as legal director and was named executive director a year later. Mindy has significant experience...
Adairah Thapa
Development Director
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As Development Associate, Adairah works in tandem with the team, supporters and donors in advancing the ACLU of Nebraska's mission to protect and...
Kristine Morton
Development Director
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Kristine leads the ACLU of Nebraska’s development efforts, working closely with steadfast supporters from every corner of the state and every...
Jennifer Houlden
Acting Legal Director
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Jennifer joined the team in May 2025, coming to the ACLU of Nebraska from a leadership position in the Lancaster County Public Defender’s Office....
Grant Friedman
Staff Attorney
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Grant joined the team in 2021 as a part-time law clerk and began as a full-time staff member two years later. As staff attorney, he supports our...
Joy Kathurima
Policy Counsel
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Joy focuses on protecting students' rights, First Amendment issues, and police accountability through litigation and policy work as well as other...
Michael Berry
Finance Director
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Michael joined the ACLU of Nebraska as finance director in July 2024, becoming a staff member after years of volunteer service as the ACLU of...
