Executive Director

Megan Beaman she/her/hers
Senior
Major: Environmental Resource Management
Minor: RTNL Recreation, Tourism, and Nonprofit Leadership
” I joined NLA to gain more experience in the nonprofit sector and to use the knowledge I have gained to help in my future career!”
Email me at beamamab@uni.edu
Associate Director

Megan Shaffer she/her/hers
Senior
Major: RTNL
Email me at shaffmab@uni.edu
“I love NLA because I am passionate about the missions that our Cedar Valley nonprofits have to make the world a better place, and I am so excited to be a small part of that work!”
Director of Public Relations and Marketing

Ethan Ahrens
He/Him/His
Sophomore
Major: Digital Media Production
“I joined to get more practice in networking and interacting with like-minded people in a professional setting!”
Email me at ahreneaa@uni.edu
Director of Finance

Sydney Welte she/her/hers
Junior
Major: RTNL
” I joined NLA to grow my leadership skills as a young professional!”
Email me at weltes@uni.edu
Director of Resource Development

Landri Burgart she/her/hers
Junior
Major: RTNL
Email me at burgartl@uni.edu@uni.edu
“I joined NLA because I knew it was a great opportunity to meet new people and to receive my CNP credential!”
Director of Community Engagement

Abby Van Beek she/her/hers
Sophomore
Major: RTNL
” I joined for the relationships and the outreach that is made through the organization!”
Email me at vanbeea@uni.edu
Director of Recruitment and Member Development

Luigi Lopez
He/Him/His
Senior
Major: Psychology
Email me at
llopez@uni.edu
I joined NLA because someone that I knew last year was in the organization and recruited me during UNI Day at the Capitol. When I met Kristina then, she was kind and helpful explaining the organization and the process of being involved. As a current member, I’ve received a lot of professional experience like attending a leadership conference, participating in service projects, and holding an executive position. NLA is a great opportunity to be involved in the UNI community, gain leadership experience, and build your network!