LeadingAge Nebraska Staff

Kierstin Reed, MSW, MPA
Chief Executive Officer

Kierstin is responsible for the overall management of the association including the development and implementation of its strategic vision, supporting programs and alignment of staff and financial resources. She works to identify opportunities, threats, interests, needs and concerns of members and develops and directs resources to address these needs. Kierstin works with the LeadingAge Nebraska’s Board of Directors to establish and frame the association’s strategic direction, political advocacy agenda and works to ensure the board is informed of relevant environmental trends and challenges to help position members for success in this dynamic healthcare field.

Kierstin graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE with a master's degree in social work and from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Master of Social work, as well as a Master of Public Administration. Prior to accepting this position, she served as the Area Director, then the Director of Program Development for The Community Supports Network, Inc. Prior to her work with The Community Supports Network, she worked as an independent contractor with the State of Nebraska, Division of Developmental Disabilities. Kierstin brings with her 20 years of senior leadership and management experience as well as experience working with non-profit, private and government agencies, which is invaluable in meeting our association’s goals and objectives.

Natalie McCormick, MBA

Director of Marketing & Professional Development

As the Director of Marketing and Professional Development, Natalie is responsible for marketing and planning the professional development events for the association. These events include the annual conference, webinars, and full-day workshops. She prepares member education-related communication materials and develops promotional materials for the association. Natalie works with Kierstin to ensure relevant education content is available for members.

Natalie has bachelor's degrees in business administration and music, plus a master's of business administration with a marketing emphasis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

Aubrynn Sheets

Administrative Assistant

Aubrynn provides administrative support for LeadingAge Nebraska’s day-to-day operations. Her responsibilities include distribution of the weekly newsletter, communications, financial management, bookkeeping support, and general office administration. She works closely with the LeadingAge Nebraska team to support members and ensure organizational operations run efficiently.

She is also the Executive Assistant at Jensen Rogert Associates, and she brings to LeadingAge Nebraska a strong background in organizational management, administration, communications, and business operations.

Aubrynn has a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Northwest Missouri State University.