Vita Nova Maternity Community, a nonprofit serving pregnant women and young mothers experiencing housing instability, has named Jenn Tompkins as its new executive director.
Tompkins brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as executive director of philanthropy and engagement for the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Her long career in human resources, community development and philanthropic strategy—including her designation as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)—uniquely positions her to guide Vita Nova’s next phase of growth.
“I was drawn to Vita Nova because of the mission,” Tompkins said. “This organization provides housing, food, education and services for pregnant women facing homelessness. After talking with co-founder Jessica Jurgensen—who spent 30 years as a nurse and saw the need for this type of support—I was inspired by her passion and commitment to uplifting women and newborns. I’m honored to help her, the board and the staff carry that vision forward.”
Founded in 2023, Vita Nova Maternity Community welcomes pregnant women in need of support and, through safe housing, compassionate care and strong community partnerships, empowers them to build lives of healing, hope, independence and lasting strength for themselves and their children. The organization addresses critical gaps in maternity care by offering a holistic approach to housing and education across Nebraska, eastern Iowa and the surrounding region.
Tompkins holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics and human resources from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and an MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Her leadership at Vita Nova will focus on strengthening community collaborations, expanding donor support and ensuring long-term sustainability for programs that offer real solutions to maternity care deserts and generational poverty.
Learn more about Vita Nova Maternity Community at vitanovamaternity.org.