
Rural Futures Conference - Beyond Boundaries
November 3 - 5, 2013
Lincoln, United States
Doors open at:
About the Event
The theme for the 2013 Rural Futures Conference–Beyond Boundaries–encourages all of us to step beyond our boundaries and work together to create positive rural futures. While moving beyond boundaries can be challenging and even ominous, it also offers a unique opportunity to implement a foundation of collaboration that can impact the future of rural people and places. The upcoming conference will celebrate the importance of rural and create energy and enthusiasm for new and innovative ways to address complex opportunities and challenges. From University faculty, staff and students to community citizens and organizational partners, don’t miss the opportunity to transcend boundaries and collaboratively make a difference.
Our Speakers

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Abbey Rudd
Student
Fort Hays State University

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Alisha Markle
Student
Fort Hays State University

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Alister Scott
Professor
Birmingham City University

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Allie Buesing
Student
Peru State College

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Andrea Gebhart
Multimedia Design Specialist
Rural Futures Institute

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Anita Hall
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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B.J. Reed
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Barry Dunn
Dean of College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences and Director of Extension
South Dakota State University

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Bethany Blackburn
Student
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Bill Hopkin
Grazing Specialist
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

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Bill Shuffstall
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Chad Nabity
Director
Hall County Regional Planning

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Chris Kreikemeier
Manager
Nielsen Community Center

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Chuck Schroeder
Founding Director
Rural Futures Institute

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Clay Jenkinson
Director
The Dakota Institute

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Connie Hancock
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Danelle Smith
Attorney
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP

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Daniel Christian
Singer-Songwriter
Daniel Christian

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Daniel Uden
Graduate Research Assistant
Nebraska Coop Unit

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Dave Ivan
Institute Director
Michigan State University Extension

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Deb Burnight
President
Facilitated Resources

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Dee Ernesti
Instructor
University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Dell Gines
Sr. Community Development Advisor
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

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Dennis Kahl
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Diane Vigna
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Dianne Travers Gustafson
Adjunct Professor
Creighton University

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Garry Clark
Executive Director
Cuming County Economic Development

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Geraldine Stirtz
Faculty
University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Grace Ford
Student
Cody-Kilgore High School

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Greg Wise
Community Development Specialist
University of Wisconsin Extension

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James B. Milliken
President
University of Nebraska

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Janet Shelbourn
Work-based Learning Teacher
Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools

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Jean Gleichsner
Associate Professor
Fort Hays State University

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Jean Karlen
Professor Emeritus
Wayne State College

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Jeff Story
Student
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Jenny Manry
Associate Professor
Fort Hays State University

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Jerry Jefferson
Student
University of Nebraska College of Law

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Jessica Meeske
Dentist
Pediatric Dental Specialists of Greater Nebraska

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Jessica Shoemaker
Professor
University of Nebraska College of Law

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Jim Crandall
Associate Director, Cooperative Business Development Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Jodi Bruns
Extension Agent and Staff Development Coordinator
North Dakota State University

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Joe Johnson
City Administrator
City of Nebraska City

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Johnathan Hladik
Senior Policy Advocate
Center for Rural Affairs

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Jon Larchick
Student
University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Jordyn Lechtenberg
Student
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Kate Heelan
Professor/Director
University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Katie Meiklejohn
Program Director
Agrarian Freedom Project

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Katie Ostgren
Executive Director
Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce

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Keith Mueller
Professor
University of Iowa

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Kyle Klammer
Student
University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Kyle Ryan
Associate Professor
Peru State College

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Linda Moody
Service-Learning Director
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Lindsey Toman
Student
Peru State College

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Mark Gustafson
Interim Director
Rural Futures Institute

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Mary Cramer
Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Meghan Bown
Community Health Coordinator
Get Fit Itasca/SHIP

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Meghan Sittler
Coordinator
Lower Platte River Corridor Alliance

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Michael Lechowicz
Student
University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Milan Wall
Director
Heartland Center for Leadership Development

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Nancy Fuller
Director of Curriculum
Auburn Public Schools

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Nicole Sedlacek
Executive Director
Holt County Economic Development

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Paul Eurek
Founder and CEO
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Phyllis Schoenholz
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Preston Peterson
Student
University of Nebraska College of Law

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Reshell Ray
Associate Director of Student Involvement
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Richard Wakeford
Professor of Environment
Land and Rural Strategy, Birmingham City University

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Roni Reiter-Palmon
Professor
Univeristy of Nebraska at Omaha

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Ronnie Green
NU Vice President and IANR Harlan Vice Chancellor
University of Nebraska

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Sam Cordes
Key Advisor
Rural Futures Institute

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Sarah Skerratt
Director
Scotland's Rural College-Rural Policy Center

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Scott Alwin
Practice Administrator
Box Butte General Hospital

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Scott Moore y Medina
Principal Architect | Community Builder
BLUE STAR STUDIO INC

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Scott Peters
Faculty Co-Director
Imagining America

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Shawn Kaskie
Director for Rural Research and Development
University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Sheri Grotrian-Ryan
Professor
Peru State College

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Sonja Russell
Administrative Program Coordinator
University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Stephanie Sands
Research Associate
The Center for Collaborative Science

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Tammy Hatting
Business Development Manager
Avera Health

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Tom Koulopoulos
President and Founder
Delphi Group

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Tom Vilsack
Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Wes Blecke
Executive Director
Wayne Area Economic Development

