Rosemary's Bio
With more than 25 years of experience at The Nebraska Medical Center, Rosemary Lebeda,
development coordinator, brings a wealth of organizational savvy and knowledge to
the Office of Development.
"Rosemary is a tremendous asset to this office," says Michael Geis, executive director
of Development. "As a result of her long-time relationship with the hospital, she
knows this organization from the inside out and understands how to make things happen.
She has a personal relationship with many of the staff from the physicians and nurses
on the floors to the managers and administrative staff who work behind the scenes."
Rosemary has held positions at different levels and areas throughout the organization
and says her prior roles have helped prepare her for her work in Development. "My
former positions helped me get to know people throughout the organization and have
given me a greater and deeper appreciation for the dedication and commitment that
goes into providing the best possible health care to each and every patient."
"Seeing the impact through the eyes of the patients and families makes my job even
more gratifying," notes Lebeda. "I really enjoy meeting with patients and families
and hearing their stories. They are so appreciative of the time and care provided
by our nurses, doctors and staff. I feel honored to be able to work with them to
find a special way to remember a loved one or honor and thank the nurses and doctors
for their care and hard work."
Rosemary says there are countless ways in which people can participate from donating
their time or talent to gifts in kind or monetary donations. "We're here to help
find the best fit for anyone who wants to support The Nebraska Medical Center,"
she says.
One of Rosemary's favorite projects has been the Tribute to Caregivers. The idea
was inspired by a woman who was establishing a fund in memory of her husband and
wanted to do something for the doctors and nurses who cared for him. The Tribute
to Caregivers includes a beautiful bronze sculpture of the "Hands of the Caregiver"
which will be unveiled this fall. It also provides an opportunity to purchase commemorative
stones as a way to pay tribute to a loved one or caregiver. "We needed something
meaningful, yet affordable for people," says Rosemary. "Losing a loved one is never
easy, but being able to honor them and commemorate the time they were here may help
ease the pain of their loss."
Rosemary says the addition of executive director Michael Geis, has made her job
even more enjoyable and rewarding. "He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge
and is always willing to help me learn more," she says. "He is sincere and has a
natural ability to develop an instant rapport with everyone he meets. We are so
fortunate to have him on board."
Geis is just one of the many talented and dedicated.