(Lincoln, Neb.) – Kate Bolz, a nonprofit executive who has dedicated her professional career to public service, has been named President & CEO of the Community Health Endowment (CHE). Bolz’s career demonstrates her commitment to improving the lives of those around her.
“We are thrilled to welcome a woman of Kate’s mission and experience to Community Health Endowment,” said Marilyn Moore, Chair of the CHE Board of Trustees. “Throughout her career, Kate has shown how much she cares about the health and wellness of people in Lincoln and in Nebraska – we are grateful that she will continue this work with CHE. She will step into a strong organization, ably led by Lori Seibel since its beginning more than 25 years ago and continue CHE’s strong commitment to its mission of making Lincoln the healthiest city in the country.”
Just prior to joining CHE, Bolz served as the Community Leadership and Belonging Manager at the Lincoln Community Foundation where she led efforts to identify, elevate and address disparities and inequalities in the Lincoln community by designing and implementing targeted leadership development and grantmaking initiatives. Earlier in her career, she was appointed by the President to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development unit to manage federal programs for business, community and housing assistance.
“As CHE continues to grow and help more Lincolnites, we’re delighted to have Kate join us in advancing our mission,” said Russ Gronewold, incoming Chair of the CHE Board of Trustees. “Her work on behalf of the people of Lincoln over the past two decades is a strong foundation to help guide us in the important work ahead.”
Prior to her work at the USDA, Bolz was the Advisor for Economic Development to Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird where she developed programs and policies for economic growth and workforce development. Earlier, she was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, where she served as Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee and on the Retirement Committee, the Executive Board, Children’s Commission, and Oversight Committee on Corrections.
“I'm thrilled to step into this new position and lead CHE in making Lincoln the healthiest city in the nation,” said Bolz. “I look forward to joining our amazing team in strengthening the health and wellness of all Lincolnites.”
Born and raised in southeast Nebraska, Bolz received her Bachelor of Arts from Nebraska Wesleyan University followed by a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Bolz will assume her responsibilities as President & CEO of CHE on January 1, 2025.
