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Healing Nebraska: Talent Meets Need

Shaping the heartland's behavioral health future together.

"I'm thrilled to be learning about behavioral and mental health careers and how I can support them as I move forward in my own aspirations." - Event Lead & Summer Intern Foundry Coordinator Merrick Mason

Contact Merrick at merrick@thefoundry.co.

Healing Nebraska: Talent Meets Need

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 | 3:30-5:30 PM | UNL Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Room

This event has one goal, to create a healthier Nebraska. Healing Nebraska: Talent Meets Need will focus on identifying the needs and pressing behavioral health questions the state should prioritize. You will walk out with ideas and inspiration for how to better shape the heartland's future. This will be highlighted by witnessing the culmination impactful stories from mental health-related Summer Intern Foundry projects sponsored across the state in June and July of 2026. 

Why Attend?

  • For Students:

    - High school: Exposure to meaningful work in behavioral health
    - College: Find purpose in a profession and connect with opportunities during your undergraduate career
    - Graduate/Med school: Genuine networking with behavioral health professionals
    - Motivating discussions with influential field leaders

  • For Professionals

    - Connect with young talent to build the future workforce pipeline
    - Turn brain drain into brain gain — address Nebraska's talent shortage
    - Share your experience of a homegrown career in Nebraska

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