Katica Roy
Tuesday, March 3
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Hixson-Lied Auditorium in the
Mike & Josie Harper Center
at Creighton University
602 N 20th St.
Omaha, NE 68178
THE POWER OF US:
A Community Conversation
Join us during Women’s History Month for the second installment of our Civic Engagement Series—a community conversation about why representation matters and how each of us can help shape a more equitable future for Nebraska.
We’re thrilled to welcome Katica Roy, an award-winning gender economist, programmer and data scientist, whose dynamic perspective on equity, opportunity and the economy is sought after across the country. Following her keynote, a panel of local experts will dig deeper into the economic realities facing women in Nebraska and what meaningful progress could look like.
Together, we’ll explore what the data tells us about gender equity in our state, including insights from a soon to be released research report Unequal Plains: Examining the Economic Gender Gap in Nebraska, and discuss how those findings connect to who leads our communities, who gets heard and who has the opportunity to thrive.
Hosted in partnership with Civic Nebraska, League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha, OpenSky Policy Institute and Women’s Fund of Omaha, this event is open to anyone interested in understanding the connection between representation, economic opportunity and the health of our democracy.
This event is $10 and space is limited. Reserve your seat now and be part of a powerful community committed to action, equity and lasting change.
Register Today!
Need assistance with ticket cost? Email Info@LeadTheChangeFund.org.
Important Venue Details
PARKING DETAILS
View the campus parking map here.
Parking is available on the top outside floor of lot G5 and the ground floor right outside of the Harper Center, lot 5A.
Metered street parking is available on Cass street, 20th street and Burt street. Additionally, a couple parking garages are nearby:
- 20th Street Garage
- 24th Street Garage
More details at ParkOmaha.com.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Metro Routes
- There are multiple convenient bus stops that intersect with (or are within a few blocks of) Creighton’s campus. These stops correspond with routes 4, 13, 18, 24 and 30.
We also recommend using MyRide OMA to track a bus in real time, plan trips and check any news or alerts about routes or service. You can even receive notifications about your specific routes or bus stops.
Metro Flex
- Works in tandem with Metro Transit’s buses, ORBT, and MOBY. It’s your personal connection to and from your bus stop.
For more information, visit OMetro.com.
SECURITY
While on campus any visitor can receive Creighton University alerts for a week at a time by texting CUVISITOR to 888777.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible seating is available at both the top and bottom levels of the auditorium.
For the top level, guests may enter through the front auditorium entrance. Accessible seating is available near the sound booth.
To access the bottom level (first floor), guests can take the elevator or stairs to the first floor, then follow the signs for “Auditorium” near the exit by the dining hall. From there, continue down the hallway to reach the lower level of the auditorium.
Volunteers will be available to help guide you to your seats. If you have any specific concerns or requests, please email info@LeadTheChangeFund.org.
2026 Events
We’re just getting started. In 2026, we will continue to partner with advocates and organizations across Nebraska to push gender equity forward at the ballot box and beyond. Together, we’ll bring more opportunities to learn, connect and take action.
Stay tuned for details on upcoming events—you won’t want to miss what’s next.
Save the Dates
March 3, 2026
June TBA
September TBA
This event series is brought to you by the Lead the Change Fund, in collaboration with our dedicated partners who share our commitment to creating lasting impact in our community.