Executive Director
As Executive Director, Brenda Helget has led transformative growth since 2021. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded from serving 67 survivors in 2019 to nearly 1,000 annually, launched innovative survivorship programs—including the nation’s only curriculum addressing cancer and COVID-related “brain fog”—and completed a successful capital campaign securing ATTH’s first permanent home. Brenda also serves as Chair of the Nebraska Cancer Alliance Survivorship Committee, Vice Chair of the Nebraska Cancer Registry Advisory Committee, past President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Nebraska Chapter and is a member of Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN). She is dedicated to advancing survivorship care, healthcare equity, and community collaboration across the Midwest.

Director of Programs
Kathy Leidal is our Director of Programs and oversees all programs, including Survivorship 101, Under 45 Survivorship, and Navigating Brain Fog as well as program support for our annual conference. She serves as the main contact for facilitators hired by ATTH to conduct programs. Previously, Leidal worked for Mayo Clinic as the Community Engagement Specialist in Albert Lea, MN. She collaborated with community stakeholders, implemented programs, and participated in initiatives to improve community health, and address the social determinants of health. Leidal is a graduate of Walden University in Minneapolis.

Program Education Manager Interim
Julie Chytil, EdD, MPA, is a public health professional and certified health education specialist (CHES®) with 25+ years of experience in chronic disease management, cancer program development and implementation, education and training, coalition building, grant management, and evaluation. She has a proven track record in bringing diverse partners together to improve community health and implementing evidence-based programs and strategies. Julie is responsible for facilitator recruitment, training, support and scheduling along with directing our Create Your Best Life education events.

Executive Administrator
Renae Vermaas is our Executive Administrator and provides support for the Executive Director and our entire office, including managing accounts payable, processing donations, directing our social media, helping plan our conference and fulfilling office needs. Renae was previously Program Director/Assistant to the Executive Director at Millard Public Schools Foundation, where she prepared communications and reports, streamlined processes and implemented efficiencies, maintained accounts payable and receivable, and provided support in many other areas. In addition to these many talents, she is also a licensed realtor.