# What happened Council (AAC) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha elected its 2026–2028 Executive Officers in July. The newly elected leaders began their two-year terms in August and will guide AAC meetings, programming, and committee work through 2028.
# Who the officers are
- President: Kate Earnhardt, College of Public Affairs and Community Service (Division of Continuing Studies)
- Vice President: Angie Centarri, College of Arts and Sciences (Department of Psychology)
- Past President: Heather Ford, College of Public Affairs and Community Service (Grace Abbott School of Social Work)
- Secretary: Lacey LeGrand, College of Arts and Sciences (Department of Biology)
- Treasurer / Fundraising Committee Chair: Kaitlin Carlson, College of Business Administration
- Communication Specialist: Corbyn Ayer, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Teacher Education)
- Professional Development Committee Chair: Emily Wiemers, College of Information Science and Technology (Graduate Advising)
- Social and Recognition Committee Chair: Leanna Hyatt, College of Arts and Sciences (Chemistry, Math, and Physics Advising)
- Student Success Committee: Hanna Wanzenried Solberg, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Teacher Education)
Each officer holds a specific portfolio that supports AAC operations, outreach, events, and committee work across campus.
# What the AAC does Council runs monthly forums that address advising best practices, technology updates, and program changes. Founded formally in 2011, the council includes advisors and other campus professionals who support student success. Its meetings are open to the public and take place the third Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
The council also organizes committees for professional development, fundraising, social and recognition activities, communications, and student success. Executive officers are elected every two years to lead these efforts.
# Why it matters to UNO advisors and staff The council provides a regular venue for cross-college coordination on advising policy and practice. The elected officers represent a range of colleges and advising roles, which helps connect unit-level needs to campuswide resources and professional development. Open monthly meetings make it straightforward for advisors and related staff to participate, share updates, and learn about tools or programs that affect their advising work.
# Quick practical details
- Election: July 2026
- Terms began: August 2026
- Term length: two years (2026–2028)
- Contact: unoaac@unomaha.edu
# Context about UNO Nebraska's metropolitan university, serving nearly 15,000 students, offering hands-on education, ranked online and graduate programs, support for military-connected students, and efforts around workforce development. UNO holds Carnegie R2 research designation and reports substantial external research funding.