Leadership | Lincoln Alumnae DST

Christina Wells

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Christyna Wells

President Lincoln Alumnae DST

Christyna Wells is a Bellevue, NE native but has lived in Lincoln, NE almost as long. She earned her BA in International Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2010 and her Masters of Arts in Management from Doane University in 2017. In Lincoln Alumnae, she currently serves as the Vice President and Chair of Program and Planning.

Since 2013, Christyna has served as the Primary Advisor of the Omicron Chapter. Professionally, Christyna has worked in the Juvenile Justice field for almost a decade and loves watching and helping young adults reach their full potential.

Marla Styles

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Marla Styles

Vice President Lincoln Alumnae DST

Human Resources Specialist Lincoln Public Schools. Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, selection and support of paraeducators and bilingual interpreters. Coordinates ADA accommodations.

“Being a member of such a talented team is constantly inspiring. We each bring our passion to the studio to make our company a very special creative hive.”

Dr. Jeannette Jones-Vazansky

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Dr. Jeannette Jones-Vazansky

Treasurer Lincoln Alumnae DST

A native-born New Yorker, Dr. Jones-Vazansky was raised in Queens and Long Island. She is the Carl A. Happold Associate Professor of History and Ethnic Studies and the Director of Nineteenth Century Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL).

She serves as the Primary Advisor for the Omicron Chapter chartered at UNL.

Djuana Austin Frank

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Djuana Austin Frank

Financial Secretary Lincoln Alumnae DST

Djuana Austin Frank is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her BA in Journalism from the University of Georgia. Djuana is a Diamond Life member and joined the Lincoln Alumnae Chapter in 2018. She has contributed to education and economic development initiatives across the country as a member of this illustrious organization for over 30 years. Her passion is to make a lasting impact on Black Girl achievement initiatives and serve the Lincoln community at large.

Professionally she is a mid-level manager for State Farm Insurance Companies with leadership responsibilities for home and commercial claim teams in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Illinois.