Community Engagement

Melonie S. Welsh, MS

Robert F. and Myrna L. Krohn Associate Professor
Director, Department of Community Engagement - MMI
Director, Caring for Champions Program - MMI
Faculty bio

Jacqueline Hankins-Berry
Administrative Programs Associate
Email  |  402-552-6364

Nicole Hackendahl
Digital Media Manager
Email  |  402-559-3829

John Keenan
Senior Manager of Media and Content / Editor
UNMC Department of Strategic Communications
Email  |  402-559-8329

Jeff Robb
MMI Monthly / UNMC Today Editor
UNMC Department of Strategic Communications
Email  |  402-559-4691

Hattie, NAO Robot

Hattie is a small humanoid robot designed to interact with people. She is packed with sensors (and character) and can walk, dance, speak and recognize faces and objects. Her siblings are used in research, education and health care all over the world. Hattie joined MMI team as a result of funding from the MMI Guild. One of her roles is to assist in building trust and motivating those we serve to engage in physical activity with her. She has yoga, dance and exercise routines that make moving more fun.