About Us

Debora is an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska - Omaha, and past president of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). She is the Chair of Education Rights Counsel, earned her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction and is the proud mother of two sons, each a public school student!

Christine is a committed clinical care provider at Nebraska Medicine/UNMC, Down Syndrome advocate and mother of a son living with a developmental disability. Her dedication to Education Rights Counsel, students, and the disabled community cheers us all.

A former seminarian at St. John’s University with a Master’s Degree in philosophy and a law degree, David served as an educationlawyer for 30 years. He has a passion for helping students and a long devotion to civil rights and the alleviation of the impact of poverty or disability on a child’s life chances.

George is an attorney with a career dedicated to equity and affordable housing. Currently he is Vice President at Burlington Capital Real Estate. In addition to his work with Education Rights Counsel, he also serves on the Board of the Omaha Housing Authority and is a member of the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority Board. In his spare time he coaches girl's soccer, because students matter.

As a Program Director, Advocate, and proud mother of a child with special needs, Denise is dedicate to all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their full potential. Her work with Education Rights Counsel aligns with her goal to assure that students can access their rights to assure healthy, fulfilling and meaningful lives.

From student classrooms to academia, Katie's achievements and dedication to the community and her work as the Executive Director of her own family’s foundation all are witness to her dedication to children's rights and education.