Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the health, dignity, and self-esteem of impoverished and vulnerable persons by ensuring access to essential hygiene care and period products.
Our Vision
Our vision is a community in which everyone has access to hygiene and period products.
more about us
Lincoln Hygiene Network is a member of Alliance for Period Supplies, Lincoln Homeless Coalition, and Cause Collective.
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dustin oltman,
Executive Director
Dustin Oltman, a longtime Lincoln resident and father of five, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service. His professional journey includes founding DKO Perspectives, LLC, where he helps nonprofits, businesses, and individuals think, plan, and execute on purpose.
Dustin is a committed community leader with a proven track record of empowering individuals, teams, and communities. His experience in program development and engagement initiatives has led to positive outcomes. Dustin's ability to identify community needs, forge partnerships, and implement effective programs has made a significant impact.
As a recipient of the Melvin W. Jones Mentoring award and an alumnus of Leadership Lincoln, he brings a unique blend of local knowledge, leadership experience, and personal investment to his prior roles on the ACCC Board of Directors and in the CCDA Leadership Cohort.
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Suzi Dearmont,
founder and board President
Suzi is recently retired from her work in the financial industry in Lincoln, NE for over 30 years. Volunteering became a passion of Suzi’s over 15 years ago when she became involved in her children’s 4-H club. Suzi dedicated countless hours teaching youth how to care for and train their furry dog friends. She remained devoted to this cause until her children graduated from high school, leaving a lasting impact on the kids she mentored.
Suzi's volunteering efforts extended beyond the 4-H program. At Barnabas Community, a local non-profit, she generously donated her time and energy. Whether it was preparing food or serving guests, Suzi eagerly contributed to making a difference. She also served as the Treasurer on the Barnabas Board of Directors for several years.
caden pearson, csw, Vice President & interim treasurer
Caden is a Certified Social Worker with over seven years of experience in the Lincoln, NE nonprofit sector. His past work focused on community development, homelessness prevention, and supportive housing.
Caden currently works at the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development as their Workforce Development Coordinator leading the Lincoln Manufacturing Council and other job training initiatives.
Caden also serves as the Secretary of the Lincoln Homeless Coalition, and on the Planning Committee of EmployLNK. Caden received his Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2022 and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Aside from work, Caden is probably camping, out for a motorcycle ride, or playing music.
colbi schuster, secretary
Colbi brings over 35 years of financial industry experience to our board, with expertise in operations and project management. Her community involvement spans various organizations, including Southwood Lutheran Church, the Lincoln Ukulele Group, and the Center for People.
As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Colbi is passionate about helping others discover and apply their strengths to reach their fullest potential.
Outside of her professional life, Colbi enjoys spending time with her three adult children and pets. Her personal interests include walking, visiting dog parks, coffee, comedy, and helping others.
Lizeth Cuandón, CSW
Lizeth, a Certified Social Worker, is a Human Services instructor at Southeast Community College. Her past work experience includes over 9 years of employment at Voices of Hope, a local non-profit. Her work at Voices of Hope included working as the Bilingual Advocate, Volunteer Coordinator, direct service provision to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as managing their volunteer trainings and 24/7 crisis line.
Lizeth obtained her bachelor's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Social Work. Aside from doing advocacy work and volunteering, Lizeth spends her time with her family and 2 dogs which keep her house full of loud memories.
Jordan Feyerherm
Jordan is passionate about creating welcoming and inclusive spaces. Being the first person in his family to be born in the USA, he knows first hand how important it is to feel included. Jordan’s professional career has always been centered around creating these spaces and providing education and support for folks and organizations to be more inclusive themselves. Previously, Jordan worked extensively in communities across greater Nebraska with growing populations of New Americans, helping to clarify access to resources and build understanding of community needs. Jordan has since taken the knowledge from these experiences and is applying them with the State of Washington, focusing on increasing the accessibility of government engagement and resources.
Jordan received his bachelor’s in global studies and Spanish from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and his master’s in public administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha.
JENNY WULF
Jenny has worked in the financial technology industry for over 30 years. She brings experience in overseeing information technology and support areas along with managing client relationships.
Jenny has invested her time volunteering in several different organizations throughout the Lincoln community (Meals on Wheels, Barnabas Community, and more) and has a vested interest to make a difference in the lives of others. Jenny enjoys spending her free time with her daughters and her 2 dogs. She loves the adventure that comes with traveling & experiencing new places.
erin wirth
Erin Wirth has 20 years of experience building community outreach and marketing programs for nonprofit organizations in Nebraska in the fields of higher education, financial education, healthcare, and economic development.
Erin has served in leadership positions for many local nonprofits, including the Nebraska Financial Education Coalition and the Nebraska Main Street Network, and is a longtime volunteer for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program where she completes tax returns for low-income community members and trains other volunteers.
Heather smedra
Heather currently serves as Vice President Compliance Manager at a local community bank with over 20 years of experience in banking compliance. Before joining the bank, Heather dedicated more than a decade working at a banking regulatory agency, where she served as a technical expert on consumer protection issues.
Heather's community involvement includes volunteering at her church and past board service at Adams Elementary School PTO, where she held various leadership positions including Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Heather holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota.
Our Story – Answering a Call
Every journey begins with a moment of clarity. For me, that moment came during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While watching our community grapple with sudden job losses, reduced incomes, and growing uncertainty, I knew I had to take meaningful action. Through my previous work with local nonprofits, I had witnessed firsthand how hygiene insecurity silently affects our neighbors' health, sense of dignity, and opportunities.
This wasn't just about distributing products – it was about recognizing that every person deserves to maintain their health and dignity, especially during life's hardest moments. What began as a personal calling to make a deeper impact in our community has grown into Lincoln Hygiene Network, an organization dedicated to ensuring that no one has to choose between basic hygiene needs and other life essentials.
Today, we're building a community of compassion and action, working alongside partners and volunteers who share our vision of a community where everyone has access to basic hygiene care.
We invite you to be part of this journey – because together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors.
Suzi Dearmont
Founder
Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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