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Born to be a cowgirl, Dawn has always carried with her the values of hard work, resilience, and a deep connection to the land. Her impressive history of working in and promoting agriculture reflects not just a career, but a calling. With decades of experience in association leadership and policy development, Dawn brings strategic insight and unwavering dedication, fueled by her lifelong passion for advancing agriculture. She’s a committed advocate, inspiring producers and ag professionals to engage in the policy process and raise their voices for the future of the industry.
DAWN CALDWELL
MEET OUR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Traci is a knowledgeable, results-driven professional with extensive experience in policy, membership, and project management. Known for her strong work ethic and strategic mindset, she excels at leveraging her network across diverse business sectors to deliver meaningful outcomes. A natural connector, Traci brings positivity, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to our team. With a proven ability to build rapport and foster trust, she’s deeply committed to member satisfaction and driving organizational success. Traci doesn’t just support progress, she helps lead it.
TRACI MENKE
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Kate is an experienced communicator and media professional with a passion for meaningful storytelling and strong community connections. With over a decade of experience in journalism, media production, and business ownership, she brings creativity, efficiency, and a strong work ethic to every project. As the founder of a media agency, she’s led video, photography, and design work for clients across the region, and is also a certified drone pilot. Passionate about people and purposeful work, Kate is proud to support the mission of Renewable Fuels Nebraska.