Staff.

Valerie Hinrichs, Executive Director

Valerie received her Bachelors of Science degree from Purdue University in Child Development and Family Studies. Valerie has been with BBBSGI since August 2006. She is currently involved in the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce as a Connector and a member of the Young Professionals group, serves on the substance abuse prevention coalitions in Hall county, is a Meth 360 trainer, a member of the Human Services Coalition and a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow class 22. Valerie lives in Aurora with her husband Bryan, three daughters, Marah, Mikayla and Kendall and two dogs, Snickers & Moose. Email Valerie at valerie@bbbsgi.org

Rhonda Veleba, Development Coordinator

Rhonda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Rhonda has been with BBBSGI since July 2007. She is involved in Chamber Connectors, Young Professionals, 2008-2009 Leadership Tomorrow Class, State Fair Can-Do-Committee and Merrick County Meth and Addiction Prevention Strategies Coalition. Rhonda lives in Grand Island with her husband, Aaron and daughter, Macyn. Rhonda loves Zag Bag purses, reality TV, volleyball, and of course-hanging out with her Little Sister! Email Rhonda at rhonda@bbbsgi.org

Lisa Soto, Match Specialist

Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human and Social Services Administration, and is beginning to work toward her Master’s Degree in Management through Doane College. Lisa has been with BBBSGI since March 2010. Lisa is currently involved with the Coalition for Children, and over time, hopes to get more involved with the community and other coalitions. Lisa lives in Grand Island with her husband Richard, 2 cats, one of which was rescued from the Humane Society, and 1 dog, also rescued from the Humane Society. Email Lisa at lisa@bbbsgi.org

Lacie Hogan, Match Specialist

Lacie received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Tabor College. She also received endorsements in Middle School Language Arts and K-12 Special Education from York College. Lacie joined the staff of BBBSGI in November of 2008. She serves on the substance abuse prevention coalition in Hamilton county and is the children’s church director and summer youth musical director at her church in Stockham. Lacie lives in Giltner with her husband Jeremy and two daughter Eliana and Myka. Email Lacie at lacie@bbbsgi.org.

Rose Gonzales, Administrative Assistant.

Rose has been working for BBBS since January of 2007. She is the friendly voice that will greet you when you call our office. Her other job duties include ordering office supplies, being an assistant to the Match Specialist and general secretarial duties. Rose is the mother of three kids, ages 15, 11 and 7 and she enjoys creating decorations for birthday parties and quinceaneras. Email Rose at rose@bbbsgi.org.