Raising Justice

Episode 16 - Tiffany Uher with MilkWorks: 2026 Outstanding Youth-Serving Organization

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-Ser

Episode 15 - Meet our 2026 Champion for Children: Racquel Henderson

Born and raised in North Omaha, Racquel Henderson is a fearless leader, activist, and community advocate dedicated to education, employment, equity, and second chances. S

Episode 14 - Neurodiversity and the power of being understood

Dr. Erin Willis-Loucks, a pediatrician at Children's Nebraska, and her daughter, Micahlyn Loucks, join host Juliet Summers for a conversation about neurodiversity, advoca

Episode 13 - Youth Justice Advocacy and Policy with Senator Victor Rountree

Host Juliet Summers sits down with Nebraska State Senator Victor Rountree to discuss youth justice, advocacy, and policymaking. From elevating youth voices to advancing l

Episode 12 - Food Insecurity with Eric Savaiano of Nebraska Appleseed

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

Episode 11 - Mid-Session Check-In: What’s Moving in the Nebraska Legislature

In this mid-session check-in, host Juliet Summers is joined by Eric Reiter, advocacy and community collaborations coordinator at Voices for Children in Nebraska, for a gr

Episode 10 - Preparing for the 2026 Legislative Session: What’s at Stake for Nebraska’s Kids

As Nebraska lawmakers head into a budget-heavy legislative session, critical decisions about children and families are on the line. In this episode of Raising Justice, ho

Episode 9 - Nebraska Youth Perspectives: Understanding Food Security

In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers sits down with two members of Voices for Children in Nebraska’s Youth Leadership Council, Ta’Miyah Wright and Tay’

Episode 8 - Early Childhood Matters: Building Strong Foundations for Nebraska’s Kids

Host Juliet Summers sits down with Anne Thompson Brandt, Executive Director of Lincoln Littles, to discuss why early childhood care and education are critical for kids, f

Episode 7 - Political Determinants of Health: The Policy Roots of Well-Being

What truly determines a child’s health? In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers is joined by Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Cent

Episode 6 - Pride and Policy: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Youth

What does it mean to truly support all children? In this Pride Month episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers is joined by Eric Reiter, Social Media and Community

Episode 5 - The Original Advocate: A Conversation with Kathy Bigsby Moore

In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers, current executive director of Voices for Children in Nebraska, sits down with founding director, Kathy Bigsby Moo

Episode 4 - Kids Count in Nebraska - Why Data Matters for Change

In this episode of Raising Justice, host Juliet Summers is joined by Dr. Josh Shirk, research coordinator at Voices for Children in Nebraska, to discuss how data can driv

Episode 3 - Juvenile Justice: Why detention is rarely the answer

For many youth, time spent in juvenile detention doesn’t lead to rehabilitation—it leads to deeper harm and lasting consequences. In this episode of Raising Justice, host

Episode 2 - Who knew tax credits could be so exciting?

Juliet and Voices for Children policy coordinator Katie Nungesser dive into one of our advocacy pillars—economic stability. Listen in as Katie shares her experience navig

Episode 1 - Introducing Raising Justice

Welcome to the very first episode of Raising Justice! In this inaugural episode, meet Juliet Summers, Executive Director of Voices for Children in Nebraska, and Anahí Sal