Cornhusker United Way Leadership – Roles, Responsibilities, and Values in Action
Collena Laschanzky – Executive Director
As Executive Director, Collena leads the daily operations and strategic execution of Cornhusker United Way’s mission. She is the organizational and community leader, responsible for:
- Managing programs, partnerships, and day-to-day operations across the nine-county service area,
- Guiding fundraising, donor relations, and public outreach,
- Ensuring staff and volunteers are aligned with strategic goals, and
- Acting as the primary representative and spokesperson for the organization.
Values in Action:
- Integrity: Collena ensures transparency and ethical decision-making in the use of resources and partnerships.
- Inclusiveness: She champions equitable access to services and includes underrepresented voices in decision-making.
- Collaboration: Through strong partnerships with local agencies, schools, and donors, she builds collective solutions to complex challenges.
- Community: Collena’s work directly impacts well-being, ensuring resources are distributed where they are needed most.
- Accountability: She holds herself and her team to high standards, regularly assessing program outcomes and financial health.
Strategic Leadership: Collena plays a pivotal role in convening diverse stakeholders to identify and implement long-term solutions to pressing social issues.
Lori Moldenhauer – Chair of the Board
As Chair of the Board, Lori leads the governance structure of Cornhusker United Way. She:
- Oversees all board functions and sets the tone for leadership and decision-making,
- Runs board meetings and appoints board committees,
- Ensures that the board works effectively with the Executive Director and staff to fulfill the organization’s mission.
Values in Action:
- Integrity: Lori models ethical leadership and ensures that all board actions align with bylaws and mission.
- Collaboration: She encourages strong partnerships between board members, staff, and community stakeholders.
- Accountability: Lori ensures the board fulfills its fiduciary and strategic responsibilities, evaluating performance and impact.
- Community: Through governance, she ensures that the voices of diverse communities are represented at the leadership table.
Strategic Leadership: Lori drives alignment between governance and mission, ensuring that long-term strategies lead to lasting community change.
Angela Harroun – Vice Chair & Secretary
Angela serves in a dual leadership role that strengthens both strategic support and operational excellence.
- As Vice Chair, she supports the Chair and Executive Director in setting board agendas, assessing board performance, and leading initiatives.
- As Secretary, she maintains accurate meeting records, ensures compliance with bylaws, and safeguards key organizational documents.
Values in Action:
- Integrity: Angela ensures decisions are well-documented and rooted in fairness and transparency.
- Inclusiveness: She ensures that voices and actions are captured accurately and all perspectives are considered in governance.
- Accountability: Her careful tracking of board decisions ensures follow-through and transparency.
- Collaboration: Angela helps create a cohesive board culture that values teamwork and shared responsibility.
Adaptability: Angela's flexibility in balancing two roles enables her to support both governance and operational continuity.
Scott Bartels – Treasurer
As Treasurer, Scott oversees the financial health of the organization. He:
- Prepares financial reports for the board,
- Guides budgeting, investments, and funding decisions,
- Ensures public funds are managed responsibly and in compliance with nonprofit regulations.
Values in Action:
- Integrity: Scott upholds the highest ethical standards in financial reporting and decision-making.
- Accountability: He ensures transparency in how funds are spent, measured, and reported.
- Community: His decisions help ensure resources are distributed equitably to meet real needs.
- Collaboration: Scott works closely with the Executive Director and board to align financial planning with strategic goals.
Mobilizing Resources: Scott helps secure and allocate the financial resources needed to address long-term community challenges.
Leadership that Reflects United Way Values
Each member of Cornhusker United Way’s leadership team demonstrates a deep commitment to:
- Mobilizing Resources for maximum impact,
- Creating long-term, generational change, and
- Leading with integrity, collaboration, and community at the core of every decision.
Their combined expertise ensures that the organization remains mission-focused, transparent, and deeply connected to the people and communities it serves.