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Amy E. Prenda

Expertise: Legal Research

Amy Prenda, J.D., brings over 15 years of government relations and lobbying experience with a strong and diverse background in legislative affairs, policy development and analysis, research and writing, strategic planning, and group facilitation. Prior to joining the government relations firm of Cutshall & Nowka, Amy served as Research Manager with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center where she administered and performed research and policy analysis for the Nebraska State Bar Association's Judicial Structure and Administration Task Force. She has also served as Director of Legal Research and Analysis for the government relations of Kissel/E&S Associates, Legal Counsel for the Nebraska Legislature's Appropriations Committee and Judiciary Committee, Executive Director of the Lancaster County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Program, and Board President of the Nebraska CASA Association. The National CASA Association recognized Ms. Prenda in 2006 as the CASA Board Member of the Year. Amy also serves as the Nebraska Sheriffs' Association Executive Director and is currently serving as the Board President for the Family Violence Council.

Amy is also President of A Prenda Company, a project management and public policy consulting firm that she owns. Amy's passion for coalition building and system reform has allowed her through her company to work with the following organizations:

  • Arizona Methamphetamine Task Force (2007)
  • Nebraska Court of Appeals (2007)
  • National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts (2008)
  • Nebraska State Bar Association (2008)
  • Judicial Structure and Administration Task Force (2007-2008)
  • Pennsylvania Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Fairness (2008, 2009)
  • Methamphetamine: The National Summit to Promote Public Health & Safety for Critically Affected Populations (2008)
  • New England Methamphetamine Summit (2009)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Public Engagement Project on the H1N1 Vaccination Program (2009)
  • Nebraska Administrative Services (2010)

Amy earned her B.A. in English from Creighton University and her J.D. from Creighton University School of Law. Amy has been an active member of the Nebraska State Bar Association since 1994. She has her mediation certification through the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution and a group facilitation certification through Bellevue University.