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Lori Hogan

Admissions Representative

Phone: 402-228-8139

Email: lhogan@southeast.edu

Territory: Southern Nebraska

Education: Associate Degree in Academic Transfer from ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Community College – Beatrice, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from The University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: I love the familial feel of the campuses. It feels like home. I also love the number of different programs ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp has to offer, as well as the opportunities available to our students through different athletics, clubs, resources, and activities.

Fun Fact about you: I know how to juggle, walk on stilts, and can use a pogo stick without the use of my hands.

Lindsay Wallin

Admissions Representative

Phone: 402-228-8201

Email: lwallin@southeast.edu

Territory: Southern Nebraska

Education: Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: I love that ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp offers so many exciting ways to explore our school and programs! From Discovery Days and Career Days to group and individual campus visits, there's something for everyone. Plus, we can even come to your school to share all the amazing opportunities ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp has and help you with your specific plans. We're here to make sure you feel confident and excited about your college decision, knowing that everyone has their own unique needs.

Fun Fact about you: I love Laffy Taffy’s! They’re the best when you put them in your pocket to warm them up a little. Sometimes I’ll even surprise myself because I’ll forget that I put one in my pocket for later. If you see me at an event, ask and I’ll tell you one of my favorite jokes from the wrappers!

Kaye Bartels-Eiland

Admissions Counselor

Phone: 402-437-2603

Email: kbartels@southeast.edu

Territory: Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding schools

Education: Bachelor Degree in Human Relations, Doane College

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: I LOVE all of our updated spaces, Woodhaven Residence Hall and Course Ground Coffee on campus.  The coffee shop has a fun atmosphere and lots of great places to sit.

Fun Fact about you: My family and I adopted a BIG goldendoodle from the Humane Society and named him Elvis.

Bailey Michaels

Admissions Representative

Phone: 402-437-2601

Email: bmichaels@southeast.edu

Territory: Lincoln/Omaha and surrounding areas

Education: I received my bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Fitness & Wellness from the University of Nebraska Kearney and my master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: My favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp are the people that work here, the opportunities that are provided to students and the programs offered. Students from all walks of life have so many avenues to gain an education and receive all of the support from great people that work at ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp. ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp has amazing hands-on, applicable and high need programs that benefit students and the community.

Fun Fact about you: I love playing sand volleyball and traveling!

Patrick O'Neill

Admissions Counselor

Phone: 402-437-2536

Email: poneill@southeast.edu

Education: Bachelor's of Arts in International Studies and Geography from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Master's in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: I enjoy working with our diverse student population and community. ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp faculty and staff believe in community, care about students and each other, and love assisting students with achieving their educational, family, and career goals.

Fun Fact about you: I love the spontaneity of song shared with my colleagues.

Jessica Himmelberg

Admissions Outreach Specialist

Phone: 402-437-2347

Email: jhimmelberg@southeast.edu

Education: Associate’s Degree in Office Professional from ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Community College

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: Working with the students and hosting events for our prospective students and their families!

Fun Fact about you: I have played coed softball for the last 19 years!  I also love to organize!

Doug Meyer

Admissions Representative

Phone: 402-761-8201

Email: dmeyer@southeast.edu

Territory: East Central Nebraska and Central Nebraska.

Education: Bachelor's of Journalism/Advertising from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: Helping people improve their lives.

Fun Fact about you: I am an amateur pilot.

Abby Ross

Admissions Representative

Phone: 402-761-8331

Email: aross@southeast.edu

Territory: Western and Northeast Nebraska

Education: I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology & Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology at Doane University. I am currently working towards a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Doane University.

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: My favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp is meeting students where they are at and helping them find ways to pursue their future goals.

Fun Fact about you: I love spending time in nature and visiting the mountains. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two dogs, Raven & Ruby, and our chickens.

Carrie Derickson

Admissions Outreach Specialist

Phone: 402-761-8448

Email: cderickson@southeast.edu

Education: Hastings College - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration and Sociology

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp is a wonderful place for both students and staff! ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp staff members genuinely want to see students succeed and will treat you like family. I also love that students are being taught practical skill that will serve them well in a career and throughout their life.

Fun Fact about you: I love the ocean and scuba diving. The best dive location that I've been to was the Blue Hole and Turneffe in Belize.

Kat Kreikemeier

Administrative Director, Admissions

Phone: 402-437-2624

Email: kkreikemeier@southeast.edu

Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Master of Science, Leadership Education; Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Favorite thing about ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: The people! The ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp community is the best! Our faculty and staff are incredibly passionate about teaching and serving students. It's a great place to be!

Fun Fact about you: I love learning new things and it often leads to new adventures such as teaching cake decorating and water aerobics!