I am currently a stay-at-home mom. However, prior to this last school year, I worked as a Kindergarten/1st-grade teacher for 7 years. Since I’ve been home, I decided to get more involved in the community. I have joined several organizations, such as the Children's Museum where I was part of the board of directors, I'm currently serving on the worship team at my church, I'm a part of the mommy group at the public library, and I'm currently helping with media for the United By Culture Festival 2022, I also recently joined the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

I am very passionate about my involvement in the community. I encourage my daughter who is almost 4 years of age to be part of different events in Lexington. Being a part of the community really excites and I am always willing to learn new things and take on challenges.

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Joanna Castaneda is Keep Lexington Beautiful's board member. She is a 2014 Lexington graduate and is currently employed at B&B Veterinary Services as a receptionist and loves her job. She is very passionate about giving back and helping out in her community, the reason why she joined KLB at the end of 2021. Joanna is a mother of three children and they enjoy their free time playing with their two dogs. When Joanna isn’t at work you can find her spending time with her family and helping with one of the many different organizations she is a part of.

Jennifer is the Library Director at the Lexington Public Library. She moved from Northeast Nebraska in July 2021 to take a job in Lexington. Jennifer has been a librarian since 2002 and has worked both as a Youth Services Librarian and as a Library Director. Jennifer is passionate about reading, literacy, and being involved in her community. She and her husband, Don Henkenius, raised four sons and one daughter in their blended family. She has four granddaughters, one grandson, and another granddaughter on the way. Besides books, and reading, Jennifer loves animals and has four cats and a Standard Poodle named Charley that live with her in Lexington. Four other dogs, two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and two Vizslas live in Clearwater, NE with her husband. She is an admitted book hoarder and crazy cat lady. Jennifer is a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and joined the KLB Board because she loves connecting with people and the community through a worthy cause. She is determined to become GREENER in her workplace and at home. “We only have one planet, and we have to do our part to reduce, reuse and recycle. I am excited to be a part of a cleaner and greener Lexington.”

I'm Kevin Zelaya, I grew up and went to high school in Lexington. I got a bachelor's from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in journalism. I work at Lexington Public Library, I have been there for more than six years. Besides writing and reading, I am passionate about helping people and connecting them to information and people that can help them live better lives.

My name is Brooke. I’ve worked in Lexington for 10 years as an elementary school teacher. I've lived in Lexington for 6 years. I’m excited to be part of Keep Lexington Beautiful so I can contribute to keeping this town clean.

I have been a resident of Lexignton since 2006. I have grown to enjoy and care for this community. I have a son named Israel who is 8 years old, he loves and enjoys doing activities that are offered within Lexington. I'm currently a Tax Preparer Associate with H&R Block and have been with them for 4+ years. I have always enjoyed helping people, friends and children in whatever I can or is within my reach. As an Education/Outreach Coordinator now I hope to expand and make a difference. I plan to come up with activities, ideas and more to help our children and families be more part of our environment.