Positivity Matters - Lincoln

Positivity Matters - Lincoln:


Vision Statement: 

Increasing goodwill and connectedness by bringing awareness to people of their strengths while fostering positive psychology in Lincoln.

Adviory Council:
Cathy Behrns - General Manager at KZUM 89.3 FM
Martha Florence: Director of Community Engagement at NET 
 & board member of : 

• Sheldon Art Association
• The Malone Center
• Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln
• City of Lincoln Libraries

Laurie Fraser - Co-chair, Cause Camp 2013
Paul and Shelley Freeman - The Cameron Effect
Nick Hernandez - Social Entrepreneur at Positivity Matters
Bob Rauner - Executive Director at Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln
Sheila Stratton - Radio Host of The Joy Factor

Community Theme Advisors:

1. Positive Psychology

• Nick Hernandez - Founder, Positivity Matters
• Debbie Way - Director of Community Outreach, Roper and Sons
• Fred Luthans, George Holmes Distinguished Professor of Management, UNL

2. Positive Connectedness - Jim Keck -  Senior Minister, First-Plymouth Congregational Church
3. Philanthropy 

• Brian Wachman - Executive Director at United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
• Angie Zmarzly - Program Associate at Woods Charitable Fund

4. Positive Health - Bob Rauner, Executive Director, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln 

5. Positive Education:

• Nick Hernandez - Dance Instructor, The DelRay Ballroom
• Sue Letheby -  Director, Illusion Theatre Project TRUST site

6. Arts, Sports, & Culture:

• Ann Chang - Artistic Director, Lied Center for the Performing Arts
• Mike Smith - Professional speaker and Founder of Bay 198 and Skate for Change
• Deb Weber - Executive Director at Lincoln Arts Council

7. Storytelling, Media, & Journalism:

• Cathy Behrns - General Manager at KZUM 89.3 FM
• David Martin - Executive Producer at Timeline Productions and Organizer of True Stories Live

8. Economy

•  Rob Simon - UNL Associate Professor of Practice - Marketing
• Amanda Thonen - Lincoln Startup Weekend Organizer

9. The Built Environment and Placemaking 

• Gus Ponstingl, Urban Designer

10. The Natural Environment

• Andrea Anthony - Development Director, Community CROPS
• Anne Hintz - Chair, Lincoln Earth Day 2013
• Bertine Loop - Horticultural Therapy Expert and host of the radio program How' it Growin on KZUM 89.3FM 

11. Neighborhoods

• Nick Hernandez - President, Havelock Neighborhood Association

12.. Leadership Development

• Laura Uridil, Youth Leadership Development, Leadership Lincoln
• Stacy Leners - Owner-operator, Blur Parties

 Links to the Posts of Positivity Matters:
Positivity Matters: Main Entry
Calendar
Positivity Matters - Lincoln
Happiness Lincoln 2014
Positivity Matters Around the World  
Drivers of Positive Community Development
10 Great Places of Lincoln x 10 Great Things to Do at Each