We are excited to share that Rachael Kalhorn has been promoted to Strategic
Partnerships Manager.
Rachael has been a vital part of the AIM team, previously serving as Executive &
Grants Administrator, supporting our mission to boost technology talent and
enhance community impact. Her work has significantly improved our grant
processes, cross-team collaboration, and organizational initiatives, helping AIM
continue to fulfill its goal of building a thriving tech ecosystem in Omaha and beyond.
In her new role, Rachael will lead efforts to develop and grow strategic
partnerships that strengthen AIM’s connections across sectors and open new
opportunities for program expansion, collaborative impact, and long-term
sustainability. Her leadership in this area will be crucial as we build connections
among AIM’s programs, partners, and community stakeholders.
Rachael’s dedication to teamwork, service, and innovation reflects AIM’s core
values and mission.
Please join us in congratulating Rachael on this well-earned promotion! We look
forward to her ongoing contributions and leadership in expanding AIM’s
partnerships and presence throughout the region.
Jeanna Faulhauber is the Chief Information Officer at Lozier Corporation and a dynamic change leader with deep expertise in information technology, supply chain management, and large-scale enterprise transformation. With a proven track record in leading SAP and Oracle implementations, complex IT integrations, and organizational change initiatives, she consistently drives business efficiency and profitability through process improvement and strategic leadership.
Known for her collaborative and empowering style, Jeanna is passionate about developing talent, fostering innovation, and building high-performing teams. She brings a strong focus on delivering exceptional results, continuously improving performance, and enhancing stakeholder value. Her specialties span enterprise change management, cybersecurity, lean manufacturing, IT procurement, training and organizational development, and supply chain technology solutions.
Jeanna is widely recognized for her ability to align people, process, and technology to achieve transformational results while cultivating the next generation of leaders.
In June, AIM’s Youth Academy student Bernadine Ambatobe attended the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) National Student Leadership Congress program in Washington D.C.
AIM celebrates AIM Youth Academy’s Bryan High School student Bernadine Ambatobe, who applied for acceptance into the prestigious Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) National Student Leadership Congress program in Washington D.C. in June.
She attended this hard-to-get-into program, which brings together 100 Upward Bound TRIO students from across the country to engage in hands-on civic leadership experiences. During her week in the nation’s capital, Bernadine advocated for TRIO programs with Nebraska’s elected officials, debated policy issues, led a mock congress session and participated in a community service project.
“Never did I imagine this opportunity would land in my favor—but to my surprise, it did,” Bernadine said. “I spent the best week of my life in Washington, D.C., flying solo for the very first time and stepping into a whole new state of possibility. Together, we stood for something bigger than ourselves, advocating for TRIO programs like AIM Upward Bound. AIM provided me an experience I’ll never forget, and when it came time to give back, I was truly honored to stand up and do my part to make sure it continues for others like me.”
The experience is designed to empower students through public speaking, teamwork and civic engagement while building lifelong connections with TRIO peers from across the country. We are so proud of Bernadine for representing AIM’s Upward Bound program and Nebraska on a national stage!
Participating in the inaugural Women In Tech Summit are AIM Institute’s Monika Philp and Executive Director of Nebraska Tech Collaborative – Shonna Dorsey, and Summit Attendees.
On March 7, AIM was a partner and in-kind sponsor at the Inaugural 2025 Nebraska Women In Tech Summit, an event spotlighting technological achievements from women in Nebraska. The daylong event featured networking sessions, a community resource fair and panel discussions designed to foster collaboration and innovation across the state’s tech community.
Dala Alphonso, President and CEO of AIM, presented the Tech Mentor of the Year award to Dr. Yuliya Lierler, a computer science professor at UNO, recognizing her outstanding contributions to mentorship in tech. Additionally, Brett Berkebile, Director of AIM Code School and Technical Training, represented AIM with a dedicated Code School presentation booth, engaging attendees and sharing insights about our programs.
We’re honored to support and celebrate the incredible women shaping the future of technology!
