Board of Directors

MilkWorks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is creating a healthier community by empowering families to reach their breastfeeding goals. 

We appreciate the wisdom and expertise of the following community members who serve on our Board of Directors:

Executive Board Members - 

Dr. Karla Lester, Board Chair
Founder, Teach A Child To Fish; Pediatrician 

Sarah Reeves, Vice President 
Director of Product Management, Verizon Media

Kathy Quigley, CPA, Treasurer
VP of Finances, Investors Realty

Abby Mohs, JD, Secretary
Partner, Baird Holme

Board Members -

Laura Cudzilo-Kelsey, MD
OB/GYN, UNMC; Assistant Professor, UNMC

Laurie Holman, JD
Committee Analyst, Nebraska Legislature 

Autumn Hunt
Marketing Director, CIP Communities 

Abby Lehr, PHR SHRM-CP
Client Relations Manager, Lutz

April Lewis
Trust Officer, Union Bank and Trust

Katie Martin
Senior Account Manager, Optum

Erin Mitchell, PHR SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources and Administration, CyncHealth 

Kaitlin (Kaity) Reece 
Government Affairs Advisor, Catalyst Public Affairs

Emily Suing
Owner, Starstruck Dance Academy 

Melanie Surber, MSN RN
Chief Clinical Officer, CyncHealth

Betsy Tonniges
Early Childhood, Primrose School of Lincoln at Wilderness Hills