Louisa Ann Meyers

Background

Meyers, Louisa Ann was born on July 5, 1956 in Omaha. Daughter of V. William and Darinka Stephania (Shuput) Meyers.

Education

Bachelor in Liberal Studies magna cum laude, University Nebraska, Omaha, 1983.

Career

Wardrobe assistant, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, 1977-1978; assistant administrator, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, 1978-1979; stage/assistant company manager, Omaha Cmty. Playhouse, Nebraska Theatre Caravan, 1979-1980; stage/production manager, Firehouse Dinner Theater, Omaha, 1980-1981; personnel benefits technician, Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, 1981-1982; unit secretary, Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, 1981-1983; planning manager, Mercy Health Sys. of Midlands, Omaha, 1984-1985; staff assistant, Omaha City Council, 1985-1986; mayoral aide, City of Omaha, 1986-1987 community development manager, City of Omaha, 1987-1989; mayor's special projects manager, City of Omaha, 1989; executive director, Neighborhood Housing Superior vena cava syndrome, Omaha, 1989-1990; director Office Communications, legislation liaison, Nebraska Department Health, Lincoln, 1993-1995; co-founder, managing partner, Mercury Business Communications, Omaha, since 1989. Presenter on public policy to various community organizations.

Flood disaster coordinator Nebraska Department Health, 1993. State representative National Public Health Information Coalition, 1993-1995. Film. commissioner City of Omaha, 1986-1989, representative to League ofNebr.

Municipalities, 1986-1987. Festival coordinator City of Omaha, 1985-1986. Administrator City of Omaha Cable television, 1985-1986.

Writer various grants, reports for City of Omaha. Member efficiency task force City of Omaha.

Membership

Member chancellor's advisory committee University Nebraska, Omaha, 1974, bicentennial committee, 1975. Chair Joslyn Chamber Music Series, 1986-1987. Coordinator fundraiser Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, England, 1979.

Executive director Omaha Coalition for Homeless, 1990-1991. Campaign manager Horgan for Legislature, Omaha, 1990. Volunteer Jesse Rasmussen for Legislature Campaign, Omaha, 1994.

Member City of Omaha Efficiency Commission, 1996-1998. Board directors Black Student Catholic Scholarship Fund, finance and scholarship committee, 1996-1998. Coordinator Omaha Dog Park, 1996-1998.

Member League of Women Voters, National Organization of Women, Nebraska Nursing Association, National Museum Women in Arts (charter member), Therapy Dogs International, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Psi Omega.

Interests

• Avocations: dog obedience training competition, property restoration and renovation, design.

Connections

Father:

V. William Meyers

Mother:

Darinka Stephania (Shuput) Meyers