CEDARS
Kristin Jakub, MA has over 16 years of experience in communications and marketing roles. Kristin is currently serving as the Director of Communications at CEDARS Youth Services since March 2020. Prior to this, they worked at CEDARS as a Communications Specialist from June 2011 to March 2020.
Before joining CEDARS, Kristin was the AVP, Director of Marketing at West Gate Bank from January 2007 to June 2011. In this role, they managed all communications and advertising efforts for the bank, with a focus on retail banking. Kristin also held the position of Communications Coordinator at West Gate Bank from September 2004 to December 2006.
In addition to their work in the banking industry, Kristin served as a Board Member at Lincoln Literacy Council from March 2009 to September 2010. Kristin also held leadership roles at the American Marketing Association, serving as the VP of Programming and Cause Camp Co-Chair from July 2008 to June 2010.
Kristin Jakub, MA has a strong educational background in marketing, communication, advertising, and public relations. Kristin earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2004 with a focus on Advertising and Public Relations. Building upon their undergraduate education, Kristin pursued a Master of Arts in Marketing, Communication, and Advertising from the same university between 2006 and 2008.
CEDARS
It is the mission of CEDARS to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. CEDARS is here to ensure that all kids have a safe environment where they can grow and thrive. We walk alongside them, using a holistic approach that provides support from infancy through young adulthood, with a variety of services to meet individual needs. We’re also here to walk with families, offering them resources, opportunities and education to keep their family connections strong. Our approach is trauma-informed and honors the experiences of those we serve, so families can become stronger and kids can preserve those connections as a central part of their support system. These needs can’t be met by one person, entity or organization alone. That’s why we join together with organizations and individuals across the community to support kids and families. From policymakers to child welfare advocates, trauma specialists to local and state agencies, and community donors to partner nonprofits, we embrace the kind of togetherness that changes lives. Helping all kids receive the best possible care builds a strong foundation and empowers them to develop skills and work toward independence. Providing this security and the opportunities that come with it is at the heart of our mission, and at the heart of the people who carry it out.