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Rojas-Florez named Change Maker by Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals

The Greater Omaha Chamber Young Professionals announced their 2022 Change Makers, sponsored byÌýUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaÌýOffice of Graduate Studies. These four individuals will be honored at this year's YP Summit, March 31.

"Omaha'sÌýsuccess is spurred on by young professionals who strive to make a difference for their communities. These Change Makers have all done something extraordinary and we are proud to recognize them here. The 2022 Change Makers truly are an inspiration and an example to others," saidÌýAna Lopez Shalla, Senior Director, Workforce Development for the Greater Omaha Chamber.

The Change Makers have been carefully selected for their commitment to the success of their community, their friends and family, and themselves by breaking down barriers and overcoming challenges through innovative and exemplary acts.

This year's Change Makers include:

• Daniela Rojas-Florez, Assistant Dean of Student Success,Ìýº¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
• DaShawn McGary, B.S.B.A, Co-Founder and Director, Divine Living
• Leah Whitney Chavez, Executive Director and Founder, World Speaks Omaha
• Theodore W. Johnson, MPA, Instructor - Aviation Institute,ÌýUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha

Daniela Rojas-FlorezÌýgraduated fromÌýº¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵÌýwith a double major in art and theology, and completed her Master's in Higher Education Administration at theÌýUniversity of Nebraska at Lincoln. Daniela now serves as Assistant Dean for Student Success atÌýº¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.

DaShawn McGaryÌýis a co-founder and director of Divine Living, a home and community services-based agency through Medicaid, that provides assistance to community members with developmental disabilities.

Leah Whitney ChavezÌýis the Executive Director and Founder of World Speaks Omaha, a nonprofit that remove barriers from our community by providing language access services and community education courses.

Theodore W. Johnson, MPA, is an Instructor within the Aviation Institute at theÌýUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaÌý(UNO) who is pursuing his doctorate in public administration.