Jessica Jurgensen
Co-Founder of Vita Nova Maternity Home
Board Member and Consultant to VNMC Staff
I have worked as a registered nurse (BSN) for the past 30 years in many capacities. My experiences during that period, both professionally and personally, have given me the desire and fortitude to help support and assist women who are pregnant and have no other support system to help them achieve their life goals. I realize that single-parent families with little or no education are at a greater risk for remaining in poverty and possibly homelessness. If I don’t do this work now, then when?
Shellie Gomes
Director of Primary Care Services
Shellie Gomes is a LIMPH, LPC based in Omaha, Nebraska. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Shellie went on to receive a master’s degree in community counseling at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She gained experience while working for more than 20 years in child welfare and behavioral health systems in Nebraska. Shellie also has several years’ experience in corporate employee assistance programs assisting employees with mental health and substance use needs.
Shellie’s passion for helping others and serving those in need is what brought her to Vita Nova Maternity Community.
Sara McVay
Director of Operations
Sara McVay is a LMHP, CADAC based in Omaha, Nebraska. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from Doane University, and went on to receive a master of arts in counseling at Doane-Lincoln University. Sara is also a certified alcohol/drug abuse counselor. With more than 20 years of experience in the criminal justice system, substance abuse and behavioral health systems, Sara is dedicated to the mission of Vita Nova Maternity Community and has a passion for embracing those in need.
Adam Thiel
Food Services Manager
My name is Adam Thiel, the food services manager here at Vita Nova. I owned my own restaurant for 30 years before joining the Vita Nova team. The best part of my job here is being able to engage with the residents and teach them to plan for and cook meals on a budget. Away from work I enjoy golf, skiing, and spending time with my family.
Mike Scott
Director of Security & Property Management
Prior to Vita Nova Maternity Community, I served 6 years in the Marine Corps and 29 years in Law Enforcement. I enjoy the variety of tasks the new campus brings and helping those who need assistance and support.