Teresa Harms Coder

Teresa Harms Coder has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Teresa served as the Vice President of Program Performance for Health & Wellness Services at Lutheran Family Services, where they provided leadership and oversaw program performance. Teresa also held the position of Assistant Vice President of Health & Wellness at the same organization, demonstrating their expertise in collaboration and support. Prior to that, they served as the Executive Director of Clinic with a Heart, a nonprofit healthcare provider. Teresa was responsible for leading the organization in delivering free healthcare and support services to uninsured and underinsured individuals. Additionally, Teresa worked as an Adjunct Instructor in Business Administration at Nebraska Wesleyan University, designing and teaching courses for working adults. Teresa also volunteered at Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach and worked as the Manager of Group Market Research at Ameritas. Teresa's earlier career includes the role of Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, where they effectively marketed rehabilitation services and significantly increased the organization's market share in Nebraska. Teresa started their career as a Marketing Coordinator at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center. Overall, Teresa Harms Coder has a strong background in program management, leadership, collaboration, and marketing.

Teresa Harms Coder completed their education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Teresa obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from 1978 to 1982 and later pursued a Master's degree in Marketing from 1982 to 1984. In addition to their academic achievements, Teresa also holds additional certifications. Teresa is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified by the Six Sigma Global Institute and obtained the Mental Health First Aid certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in February 2023.