Anges Lenagh, Ph.D.

Science

Agnes Lenagh, Ph.D. is an adaptable leader and strategic thinker with a decade of experience in the life sciences sector. She joined Streck in 2017 and currently serves as the company’s business development and intellectual property analyst. In her role, Agnes manages the IP portfolio and transactions with an emphasis on strategy, collaboration with business partners, and implementation of a holistic approach to further the target business objectives. Prior to Streck, Agnes was at UNeMed, the research commercialization entity for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Nebraska Medicine. 

In addition to her responsibilities at Streck, Agnes devotes time to making science accessible to kids and advocating for equal opportunities in STEM to create diverse and inclusive environments. Agnes has been a member of Bio Nebraska since 2012, is an active member of the Licensing & Executives Society and serves on Streck’s Diversity & Inclusion Council.

Agnes holds a Ph.D. in pharmacology and experimental neuroscience from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and a B.S. degree in biology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

Sarah Lynn Brown

Art

Sarah Lynn Brown (she/hers) has worked in Omaha as a director, actor, adaptor, and educator for the past 20 years, where she has facilitated productions, led education programs and mentored numerous theatre artists.

Sarah has worked for Utah Shakespeare, Folger Library Theatre, Nebraska Shakespeare, NTC productions, BlueBarn Theatre, Omaha Performing Arts, Omaha Symphony, Opera Omaha, Denizen Theatre (NY), University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Creighton University. Currently, Sarah creates and teaches from The Leavenworth Space, which she opened in February 2020. She has a Master of Arts in Theatre Education from the University of Northern Colorado and a BA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Theatre Performance.

Sarah explores and deconstructs the gender continuum through theatrical storytelling, discussion, and performance workshops. She is currently on the Nebraska Arts Council Artist Roster as a Theatre and Gender Performance educator and a contract facilitator for WhyArts and Inclusive Communities. Most recently, Sarah adapted and directed It’s a Wonderful Life at The Rose Theatre and will be directing Hamlet for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company in 2022.

Sara Myers, Ph.D

Technology

Sara A. Myers, received her Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2011 while using biomechanics to better understand functional impairments in patients with peripheral artery disease. Dr. Myers is currently the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research (focus on STEM disciplines) and a Professor in the Department of Biomechanics. Her current research is focused on improving the quality of life in older individuals and those with peripheral artery disease. Her research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and NASA. Dr. Myers is a native of rural Hampton, Nebraska and she currently resides with her husband Matt, and their five children.

Sangeeta Badal, Ph.D.

Mathematics

Sangeeta Badal, Ph.D., is the co-founder of Censio Analytics, a company committed to building inclusive educational environments by leveraging novel methods and technologies. She has 20+ years of experience in entrepreneurship theory and practice, advanced quantitative and qualitative measurement and evaluation techniques, psychometrics, and program design and implementation. She is experienced in creating evidence-based development programs for high school and college students, small business owners, and startups. Her research and writings have been published in peer-reviewed journals and in general press such as Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, and Washington Post. She is the co-author of Born to Build, which debuted on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list. The book goes beyond conventional economics-based business training and instead offers a uniquely psychological approach to venture building.