Community Volunteer

Sponsored by:

WINNER Dr. Anne Hubbard

CEO/President, Claire M. Hubbard Foundation

Dr. Anne Hubbard is a retired physician — a pediatric radiologist — who did clinical care and research for 33 years. She was a mentor to numerous women in their post graduate medical careers. She currently runs the Claire M. Hubbard Foundation that focuses on the environment, STEM education and Indigenous communities. The foundation works to connect as many of the funded organizations as possible to improve outcomes. She serves on the board of the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, the University of Nebraska Foundation and the Kiewit Luminarium. She also serves on advisory committees to the UNMC College of Public Health, the State Museum at UNL and the Picotte Hospital in Walthill, Nebraska. Dr. Hubbard has mentored many Native American children, three of whom are now in college.

Pastor, Clair Memorial United Methodist Church Rev. Portia Cavitt, pastor of Clair Memorial United Methodist Church. Pastor Cavitt has the heart of a community servant. She faithfully volunteers with seven non-profit boards and serves as president of the North Omaha Area Health (NOAH Free Clinic), the Great Plains Black History Museum and is the first female president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA). She is often seen volunteering in four OPS schools (Lothrop, Wakonda, Mount View and Nathan Hale). Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Pastor Cavitt was addressing food insecurity with a 39-plot garden, Clair Cares Food Pantry and distributing vegetable boxes and Hy-Vee bakery items weekly. She was even instrumental in securing locations in North Omaha to hold vaccine clinics.

Holly Fenn • Senior Sales Trainer, BTC Committee Member, Fusion Medical Holly Fenn is a senior sales trainer at Fusion Medical Staffing, but she is more widely known at Fusion for her community outreach efforts. She is one of the primary drivers for the company’s Be the Change (BTC) committee, a group committed to directing Fusion resources to positively impact the community. Holly is passionate about the BTC committee’s efforts and takes special pride in recognizing Fusion’s veterans each Veteran’s Day. She works tirelessly to fulfill Fusion’s core purpose — to ensure everyone she touches has a better life.

Shannon Lang • Junior League of Omaha, Community Impact Council Director Shannon Lang started her volunteer career with the Junior League of Omaha to socialize, but she quickly fell in love with volunteering and non-profits. She founded Catalyst Consulting to help nonprofits bridge gaps in their organizations. She developed Kitchen Connections for the Junior League of Omaha, a program where youth aging out of the foster care system are paired with a League mentor and they cook together, learning basic kitchen skills, nutrition, meal planning, food safety, and more. She is also the founder of the No More Empty Pots Guild and continues to serve as president and as a board of directors member. She serves on the Fontenelle Forest Guild Board, and is a liaison between individuals or corporations looking for volunteer opportunities and the nonprofits in need of volunteers. She was born and raised in Omaha and continues to call it home with her husband Andy, and their twins, Beck and Ruby.

Karine Sokpoh • Managing Attorney, 402Legal Karine Sokpoh is the managing attorney for Sokpoh Law Group, LLC, dba, 402Legal. The firm represents individuals, businesses in various immigration, international law, trademark and corporate matters. Karine is the founder and president of the Midlands African Chamber, Inc., the only Black chamber of commerce in Nebraska. In that capacity, Karine helps empower, connect and champion diverse businesses. She has received many honors, including the Reisman Award, Global Leadership Africa Summit Award, University of Nebraska at Omaha CPACS Alumni Award for Excellence in Public Service and Visionary Award from the Nebraska Lawyers Foundation. She was also named one of the 2019 Midlands Business Journal 40 under 40 award recipients. She has also been recognized by the Nebraska State Bar Association as an Outstanding Young Lawyer. Married to Dominique Kouassi, Karine’s proudest accomplishments are her two daughters, Dominika and Cyriana.

C on gr at ul at io ns To Al l T he Aw ar d N omi ne es

• Pastor Portia A. Cavitt • Dr. Anne Hubbard • DianneSeamanLozier • KarineSokpoh • GailWallingYanney, M.D.

UnitedWay of theMidlandsishonoredtosponsor theCommunity Volunteer Awardand celebratewomen whoare true leadersintheir field.Weare gratefultoall of thenominees for sharingtheir time,talents andsupport to make a difference in ourcommunity.