About Us

Maggie Wood joined our team as Executive Director on September 21st, 2015. Maggie uses She/Her/Hers pronouns. Maggie moved to Omaha in 1997 with the Clark Construction Group, as part of the general contracting team for the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse and chose to stay in Omaha when the project was completed. In addition to her for-profit work, throughout her 20 year career, Maggie has worked successfully for some notable non-profits, including Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Film Streams, Opera Omaha and CFDC/CDI Head Start.  She has managed budgets, solicited funds, empowered volunteers and has overseen the daily operations of various sized organizations.

Camellia “Cammy” Watkins is an Omaha native who graduated from Omaha South High School.  She received a BA Degree from Cornell College in Psychology and Vocal Performance.  Cammy has 15 years experience working with not-for-profit organizations ranging from environmental activism to performing arts administration.  The opportunity to work with many different facets of the not-for-profit world have provided Cammy with vast insights into the business needs of organizations. She is excited to utilize this expertise to partner with Omaha businesses as they begin the journey of creating an inclusive office culture.

In her spare time Cammy sings with the Opera Omaha chorus and other local churches and theaters.  Cammy is the proud aunt of 3 nephews and 1 niece.  She also enjoys spending time with her Mother who is her inspiration for hard work, dedication, and mindfulness.

Robbie Quinones Summers is a servant leader at heart. She joined the Inclusive Communities team as the Continuity and Sustainability Manager in October of 2017. She is originally from St. Louis, Missouri and eventually settled in Omaha with her parents for her senior year as a Central Eagle. Robbie spent three of her high school years in Germany by way of her step-father’s military civil service, where he worked as the Human Relations Director. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Arts in Leadership.

Robbie has 12 years of experience in Human Resources and a strong background in leadership development, team building, and coaching.  She has 10 years of experience in minority business ownership, including owning a global Dairy Queen franchise. Additionally, Robbie’s professional experience allowed her to serve at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as the Assistant Director and Activities Coordinator of Multicultural Student Recruitment and Retention.

She also worked with Omaha Public Schools and Douglas County Head Start Program as the Human Resource Manager and the Community and Family Partnership Manager. She most recently served as Youth Programs Manager with the Center for Holistic Development, where she helped to bring excellent afterschool program activities to inner-city youth.

Robbie enjoys time with family, and is a minister that is strengthened by using the Word of God to bring hope to all. Her love of Christ is what urges her to fight for the equal treatment and inclusive rights of all people from every background and belief. She remembers one her favorite quotes, “If not for the Grace God, there go I.”

Tena brings a full range of career experience to Inclusive Communities – all rooted in inclusiveness and education. Her background as an entrepreneur, educator and community organizer have made her one of the most recognizable people in North Omaha.

As co-founder of REVEL, Omaha’s only LGBT safe social space and monthly fundraiser, Tena has focused her efforts to organize, support and celebrate Omaha’s LGBT community since the events inception in 2014. Tena’s career experience as a dance and fitness instructor made her an entrepreneur at the age of 32 and an educator to three generations of youngsters and countless active adults.

A lover of music, movies, social media, and an avid reader, Tena is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Non-Profit Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She lives in Northwest Omaha with her wife Nannette, daughter Josephine, and an energetic Schnau Tzu (Shih Tzu/Schnauzer mix), named Roxy.

Tena is a native of Omaha, a Benson High School graduate and a Board Member and current Entertainment chair for Heartland Pride. Tena is also an AFAA certified group fitness instructor, and a licensed Zumba and indoor cycling instructor, and a Mixxedfit Master Educator.

Christine Jaynes has recently joined Inclusive Communities as a Program Partner. She grew up in Nebraska and studied bilingual education, community health and Spanish at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.
She spent 10 years living and working in Mexico as a bilingual educator. Since returning to Nebraska she has been dedicated to her career in social services, education and health care management.

Ja Keen Fox is a Social Media and Communications Consultant who specializes in creating engaging stories and efficient communications for nonprofits and minority businesses.

With a background in nonprofit leadership and policy, Ja Keen is committed to working in spaces that recognize the importance of their impact on the community that surrounds them.

He believes it is imperative that his clients tell the story of their good work in a way that connects to its constituency as well as attracts opportunities for growth and fundraising through multiple platforms. Ja Keen has worked hard to build a network of policy influencers, nonprofit heavy hitters, and community leaders to ensure his storytelling is relevant and moving. With him, the possibilities feel endless.

Tiffiny Clifton currently serves as the Executive Director of Gotta Be Me, Inc. Now in the fourth year of GBM, the mission and vision is growing – to promote the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into our communities, creating a culture that is brimming with life, dignity, and growth – for all people. It’s what gets her up every day and keeps her moving toward continuing to be a shining light in our community, making it a happier, healthier, and safer place by creating opportunities for people with all abilities to come together, to become who they want to be, without limits.

Jillian is an experienced facilitator, mediator, and conflict specialist. She became certified in basic mediation through the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution in 2000. She served as a volunteer mediator for Lancaster County Small Claims Court and currently serves as a volunteer in Sarpy County Small Claims Court working toward affiliate status with the Concord Mediation Center.

Through the years she has facilitated or taught in many community and classroom situations. She served as a Local Coordinator at the Center for Cultural Interchange, recruiting, placing and monitoring international exchange students. She facilitated the online Connect Program, an international virtual exchange community for Soliya, Inc. a project of Search for Common Ground. She facilitated face to face interfaith dialogue for The International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERM). This was a public forum held monthly in Manhattan, NY where participants gathered to explore issues of racism, identity, faith, and policy change. She has moderated panels and presented her research at several ICERM conferences.

She received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of NE-Lincoln, an M.S. in Conflict Resolution from Creighton University, and an M.A. in Interfaith Action from Claremont Lincoln University, where she was selected as a Global Peacemaker Fellow. She is a life time member of the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor society, a prestigious group selected for their service to community and scholastic achievement. She was an Omaha business owner before living the last 5 years just outside of NYC and returned to Omaha in the summer of 2018.