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After more than a decade in newspapers, I was due for a change. But I also knew that whatever work I chose to dive into next had to be mission driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right away UNMC\u2019s mission statement \u2014 to transform lives and create healthy futures \u2014 resonated with me. When I learned that I\u2019d be working with the Munroe-Meyer Institute, too, I knew I had landed in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was already familiar with MMI from my newspaper days. One of my first assignments at the Omaha World-Herald was covering the Walk & Roll for Disabilities at Westroads Mall in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I became even more familiar with the annual Walk & Roll event once I was hired as the full-time health and fitness reporter a few years later. I wrote up previews and recaps of the event each year, along with coverage of the OWL Ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, I attended a rehearsal during theater camp. I still can feel the excitement emanating from the actors ahead of their jungle-themed production. And I remember the headache that I likely gave my now-boss by requesting to talk to a parent shortly before campers went home for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A month later, I talked to MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, for the first time. In that story, he cautioned people against linking autism to violence in the wake of a shooting involving an individual who was reportedly on the autism spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, here I am. I\u2019m lucky to still be writing about the inspiring people who call MMI home and their impactful work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m having a blast working \u201con the other side.\u201d Now I\u2019m the person who connects media with our experts. Through press releases, the occasional UNMC Today story and the MMI Monthly newsletter, I get to showcase programming, education, research and the incredible individuals who make up the MMI community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the last year, I\u2019ve learned that my MMI connection goes even deeper. It turns out that Justin Bainbridge, who\u2019s been involved with MMI for most of his life, was a regular at my high school job at a local fast-food restaurant. When I talked to Justin and his mom, Kim, for a story this spring<\/a>, I could still remember his order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m thrilled to keep telling your stories, whether it\u2019s shining a light on research, detailing new programming or showcasing a client\u2019s success story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I need your help to stay in the loop. Feel free to reach out to me with anything you think might warrant a story or press release. I\u2019m always available by email<\/a> or you can track me down on Wednesdays when I\u2019m in the building.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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