Helen Fagan, Ph.D.
Leadership and Diversity Scholar and PractitionerHelen has a BA in Human Resource Management and Economics from
She has been an active member of the Lincoln community. She is a Fellow of Leadership Lincoln and a former Board member of Clinic with a Heart Board, YWCA, Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln Journal Star Diversity Council, Lincoln/Lancaster County Women’s Commission, Child Guidance Center
In 2000, Helen became the first ever Diversity Coordinator for Bryan Health System. Helen created a nationally recognized hospital diversity initiative. In 2007, Helen resigned her full-time position due to health reasons and began teaching
While Helen’s life has been filled with
Because of her work and dedication, she was one of the recipients of the 2001 KZUM Cultural Awareness Award, in 2002 was recognized by Lincoln Journal Star as one of twenty Leaders under age 40 whose work was positively impacting Lincoln. Then, Mayor Coleen Seng gave Helen a ‘Key-to-the-City’ in January 2004, before Helen’s keynote address at the Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast. This was to honor Helen for her work and commitment to make the dream of Dr. King come true for all people. And in October 2005, Helen was awarded the Prestigious YWCA Tribute to Women Award for her dedication to eliminating the barriers for refugees and immigrants to gain access to quality healthcare. Most recently Helen has been recognized for her outstanding teaching by the UNL Parent Association for (2012 & 2013), and by the UNL College of Ag and Natural Resources (2013)
Helen shares her expertise and experiences openly with others. She has helped several local and national organizations launch or
I have been working with Dr. Helen Fagan over the past several years through Clarkson College’s IDI
Achievements:
- Recipient – Doane College Alumni Assoc. Exceptional Service Award, 2013
- Recipient – UNL Holling Family Teaching Excellence Award, 2013
- Recipient – University of Nebraska Parent’s Association Award, 2012 & 2013
- Recipient – Doane College Keith Berlage Memorial Award, 2008
- Recipient – YWCA Tribute to Women Award, 2005
- Recipient – Key to the City of Lincoln by Mayor Colleen Seng, 2004
- Recognized – One of “20 under 40” Leaders positively impacting Lincoln, 2002
- Recipient – 2001 KZUM Radio Multi-cultural Awareness Award
- Letter of Commendation from Admiral of the U.S. Navy, 1991