Megan has her bachelors in human and social services and works for DHHS as a DD Program Specialist. She is originally from Las Vegas, NV, yet grew up every where due to her dad being in the military. This year she will have lived in Nebraska for 22 years. Her and her husband are licensed foster parents in Nebraska.
Stephanie Rief
VIce President
Stephanie has been a childcare teacher in Millard for 6 years and resides in Council Bluffs, IA with her husband of 12 years Richard and their 3 year old son Colton.
Kassandra and her husband struggled with infertility for 12 years before conceiving their daughter through IVF in 2015. Since then they've experienced 3 miscarriages, 2 failed adoptions, a stillbirth, and then conceived their son-and final child- in 2020 through IVF. Kassandra believes wholeheartedly that Conceive Nebraska is changing the way our community looks at infertility and is proud to be a part of the conversation.
Richard has been working in Omaha at Hiland Dairy for over 10 years. He resides in Council Bluffs with his wife and son, who they adopted after 9 years of infertility. He is also an avid outdoorsman who enjoys all things hunting, fishing and camping.
Julie Richt
Treasurer
Julie is an Omaha Native, who is an executive at a local Workers Compensation Insurance Brokerage. She graduated from Wayne State College in 2005 with a BS in Communications and Business.
Kristen is a Nebraska native who is extremely blessed to be a member of the board. Life has thrown some obstacles at her but she comes out stronger each time. She is very excited to bring her creative talents to the board.
Brittany has lived in Omaha for the last 10 years and is originally from Sioux City, IA. She works in HR Consulting in the Insurance Industry. Brittany and her husband have struggled with infertility for 8+ years. They currently have 3 children, all conceived via IVF following countless failed treatment cycles and miscarriages. Brittany is passionate about helping others through their infertility journey and bringing awareness to the cause.
Amber Long
Member
Amber is a Wisconsin native who moved to Omaha to complete her Masters Degree in 2011. She now calls Council Bluffs home and works as an Occupational Therapist with older adults. Amber and her husband enjoy football and spending quality time with their 2 dogs. Amber hopes to give back to the community and help others along their infertility journey.
Nikki Barber has her Bachelors degree in Criminology and Masters degree in Public Administration. She currently works as the Service Area Director at CEDARS Youth Services overseeing a number of programs to include their statewide foster care program. Nikki resides in Bellevue NE with her husband of 10 years and twin boys, Cam and Jack who were conceived through IVF after years of trying and failed IVFs. Nikki finds her passion in making a positive impact on the child welfare system as well as advocating for those experiencing infertility.
