York County Community Coalition

York County Community Coalition

Meet the Team

  • Avery Blum - Executive Director

    Fun Fact: Avery's favorite show is the 1011 News, you could probably call her 1011's biggest fan!

    avery.blum@yc3york.com

    402-745-2049

  • Rachel Kloke - Central Navigator

    Fun Fact: My perfect day is a rainy or snowy day at home watching my favorite movie, Walk the Line.

    rachel.kloke@yc3york.com

    402-363-9946

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YC3 Board Members

  • Chandra Berlin

    Board President

    chandra.berlin@yorkdukes.org

    Chandra is an Early Childhood Coach for York Public Schools.

    Fun fact: Chandra teaches dance as her side gig!

  • Deb Robertson

    Board Vice President

    Drobertson@cityofyork.net

    Deb is the director of Kilgore Memorial Library.

    Fun Fact: Deb loves to spend time with her seven grandchildren!

  • Heather Brahmsteadt

    Board Secretary

    Heather.Brahmsteadt@yorkgeneral.org

    Heather is the Director of Med Surg and Clinical Nursing Education at York General hospital. 

    Fun Fact: Heather grew up on a farm north of grand island, and moved here when she married her husband. She is very busy with her four kids and loves making York County a better place.

  • Stephen Postier

    Board Treasurer

    spostier@hendersonstate.bank

    Stephen is the Senior Vice President & Branch Manager at Henderson State Bank.

    Fun fact: Stephen is a York City Councilman, Assistant District Governor for Rotary, and his family owns K9 Kennels!

  • Hannah Miller

    Child, Youth and Family Chair

    hannahsandall@gmail.com

    Hannah is the Emergency Response Coordinator with Four Corners Health Department.

    Fun fact: Hannah is a child advocate with CASA of York County!

  • Josh Gillespie

    Board Member

    Jgillespie@yorkcountyne.gov

    Josh works for York County Sheriffs office as their captain.

    Fun Fact: Josh enjoys playing golf and has hit one hole in one!

  • Shelby Popple

    Basic Needs Co-Chair

    Shelby.popple@nebraska.gov

    Shelby is a Child and Family Services Specialist Supervisor with DHHS.

    Fun Fact: Shelby’s comfort show is Friends – she has seen all episodes more times than she can count!  

  • Kristi Scheele

    Board Member

    Scheelefarms@gmail.com

    Fun Fact: Kristi helps run her family farm while enjoying time with her wonderful grandchildren!

  • Misty Brouillette

    Board Member

    soaringforc@gmail.com

    Misty is the funeral director at Metz Mortuary and has started Soaring For C! Foundation.

    Fun Fact: Misty’s hobbies include but not limited to: aquariums, plants, fossils, rocks and minerals, LA Lakers and LA Dodgers. 

  • Grace Staehr

    Board Member

    gstaehr@yorkdevco.com

    Grace is the Economic Development Coordinator at York County Development Corporation

    Fun Fact: Grace loves photography, weightlifting, and she is currently training for two half marathons in 2026.

  • Lona Nelson

    Board Member

    lona.nelson@yorkdukes.org

    Lona is the Director of Student Services at York Public Schools.

    Fun Fact:  Lona loves the color orange!



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