Changemaker Amanda McGill Johnson, Executive Director, Nebraska Cures

04 Jun 2025 • 35 min • EN
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Amanda McGill Johnson brings a unique perspective to scientific progress in Nebraska. As Executive Director of Nebraska Cures and former state senator, she"s navigating the complex landscape of biomedical research funding while championing mental health policy and women in STEM careers. While Nebraska might not immediately come to mind as a research powerhouse, the state receives over $137 million annually from the National Institutes of Health alone. This funding supports groundbreaking work at institutions like UNMC, Creighton, and Boys Town National Research Hospital – creating both medical breakthroughs and economic opportunity.  Amanda offers valuable advice for anyone seeking to make change and emphasizes that advocacy is a long game requiring strategic persistence and realistic expectations. Connect with Amanda and Nebraska Cures at:  ·       Website – https://nebraskacures.com/ ·       Get KidGlov’s new book Untangling Spaghetti: A Branding Fable: https://kidglov.com/untanglingspaghetti/

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