Communications & Legislative Services Contacts

 
 
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Attention Media

Please submit all media requests to dhhs.pio@nebraska.gov.

Public Records Requests

All public records or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests should be sent to the DHHS Public Records Office at DHHS.PublicRecords@nebraska.gov.  Per state statute, any requests for data not on the Department's public domain are to be submitted via public records request.

Communications

Jeffrey Powell
Jeff Powell
Interim Communications Director
(402) 471-6223
jeff.powell@Nebraska.gov

Lead and oversee all communications efforts for the Department. Directs appropriate strategies and tactics for media and public relations. Support engagement activities that ensure effective targeted messaging, and platform utilization to reach all stakeholders. Additionally, Jeff currently handles Children and Family Services media relations.

Marketing & Communications Team

Alycia Davis
Marketing & Communications Specialist III​
(402) 471-1449 
alycia.davis@nebraska.gov
Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities
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Barb Tyler
Marketing & Communications Specialist III
(402) 471-3486​
barb.tyler@nebraska.gov
Medicaid & Long-Term Care

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Erin Maier 
Human Resources Marketing & Communications Specialist
(402) 471-9313
erin.maier@nebraska.gov
 
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Cedric Perkins​​
Community Engagement Specialist
cedric.perkins@nebraska.gov

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Ilana Lewis
Internal Marketing & Communications Specialist
ilana.lewis@nebraska.gov
Public Health
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Administrative Programs ​Office​r
Gretell Hurtado
(402) 471-9772
gretell.hurtado@nebraska.gov​​

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Digital Team
​Mark Haggar
Digital & Multimedia Manager
(402) 840-0711
mark.haggar@nebraska.gov
Directs processes for video and audio productions, website and other digital content.
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Sam Sullivan​
Social Media Specialist​
(402) 471-6585
sam.sullivan@nebraska.gov
PR Campaigns and Social Marketing Lead

​Judy Barker​​
Lead Graphic Designer
(402) 471-9158
judy.barker@nebraska.gov​​


Kay​a Smith
Multimedia/Graphic Designer  
(503) 927-8062
kaya.smith@nebraska.gov​


​Greg Votava
Webmaster​
(402) 471-4612
greg.votava@nebraska.gov
Webmaster - Public and Employee Websites
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​​Diana Duran
Assistant Webmaster/Advocate
(402) 471-6035
diana.duran@nebraska.gov
     


Legislative Services

Nicole Barrett​
Nicole M. Barrett, JD
Director of Legislative Services
(402) 471-3655 
nicole.barrett@nebraska.gov

 

​Kyra Rumble 
Senior Legislative & Policy Analyst 
(402) 840-3061
​kyra.rumble@nebraska.gov​
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Dee Austin​
Senior Legislative & Policy Specialist
(531) 810-1222​
dee.austin@nebraska.gov
 
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Benjamin Blumanhourst
Legislative Support Coordinator
(402) 471-7638
benjamin.blumanhourst@nebraska.gov​​

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Communications & Legislative Services
Department of Health & Human Services
Mailing Address

Nebraska State Office Building
3rd floor


P.O. Box 95026
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln NE 68509