Raising Justice

Meet Tiffany Uher, executive director of MilkWorks, and learn why this local nonprofit is being recognized as Voices for Children in Nebraska's 2026 Outstanding Youth-Serving Organization at Raise Your Voice.Learn more about the organization at MilkWorks.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Born and raised in North Omaha, Racquel Henderson is a fearless leader, activist, and community advocate dedicated to education, employment, equity, and second chances. She's a sought-after speaker, mentor, and award- winning community leader whose work is rooted in resilience, accountability, and belief in what is possible. We are honored to have her on the podcast and to celebrate her at Raise Your Voice in September. Tune in, and then grab your tickets to the event at VoicesForChildren.com.

Dr. Erin Willis-Loucks, a pediatrician at Children's Nebraska, and her daughter, Micahlyn Loucks, join host Juliet Summers for a conversation about neurodiversity, advocacy, and the power of being understood. Tune in as they share how their family's experiences inspired them to launch Squarepeginclusive and explore how communities can create greater understanding, inclusion, and belonging for neurodivergent children and families.

Host Juliet Summers sits down with Nebraska State Senator Victor Rountree to discuss youth justice, advocacy, and policymaking. From elevating youth voices to advancing legislation on justice system reform and SNAP eligibility, this episode explores how lived experience and collaboration are shaping a more equitable future in Nebraska.

Host Juliet Summers is joined by Eric Savaiano of Nebraska Appleseed and Josh Shirk, research coordinator at Voices for Children in Nebraska, to dig into the findings of the latest Kids Count in Nebraska Report. A focused conversation on food insecurity, this episode explores the power of combining research and advocacy to drive change, and what the 2025 Kids Count data mean for improving well-being for Nebraska’s kids and families.