Staff

Executive Director

Clifton McEvoy, Executive Director (he/him)

Cliff benefited from similar peer-support services his entire life, especially after the loss of his father. He has served in many nonprofit positions in Omaha to include program management and philanthropy as well as serving in the United States Air Force. He is a proud Omahan, veteran, and dedicated nonprofit professional. Cliff hopes that someday one of his three kids will say how they were instilled with the values of service and community like he was by his dad.

Finance / Operations

Anica Marcum, Director of Operations (she/her)

amarcum@thecollectiveforhope.org

The Collective for Hope has had a special place in Anica’s heart since 2009, when she was part of Ted E. Bear Hollow’s first Young Adults Group (YAG). From the moment she first started receiving services, she looked for opportunities to volunteer and join the staff. Often referred to as the agency’s glue, Anica’s rich background in customer service, financial processing and HR have been a gift to the agency. She coordinates a majority of the organization’s operations and external education and training offerings.

Programs

Sandy Lemen, Director of Programs (she/her)

slemen@thecollectiveforhope.org

Sandy Lemen joined The Collective for Hope in 2019 after the loss of her beloved nephew to suicide. She is also artist/maker of bereavement jewelry and gifts and you can find her on our maker-partner page. Her volunteerism, prior to joining The Collective for Hope’s team, included work in hospice and right here at The Collective for Hope. Sandy has a huge heart and a great talent for supporting the staff, contractors, and volunteers in her charge. You’ll find her managing the majority of the agency’s program contractors and hosting our Tuesday 8 Week Family Support Groups.

Program Coordination/Outreach

Dr. Kali Odd, Program Coordinator (she/her)

kodd@TheCollectiveForHope.org

Kali earned her master’s in developmental psychology and doctorate in gerontology from the University of Nebraska Omaha, where she cultivated a passion for lifelong learning and holistic well-being across the lifespan. Deeply connected to the Omaha community, she is thrilled to give back through her work with The Collective for Hope. You can find Kali hosting our Monday 8-Week Family Support Groups, organizing programming events, updating our lending library, and learning Spanish to better serve our diverse community.

Megan Friel, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator (she/her)

mfriel@thecollectiveforhope.org

Megan first volunteered in 2018, and ever since she has been deeply passionate about destigmatizing death and grief. After graduating from Creighton, Megan spent a year teaching English in Germany through the Fulbright program. You can find Megan scouting the city for connections, leading volunteer efforts, and supporting our rich programming.