Ilissa Talkington (Fern)

Ilissa Talkington (Fern) currently serves as the Parent Ambassador Program Manager at Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, where responsibilities include the management of the Parent Ambassador Program, focusing on parent recruitment, training, and advocacy support. Prior to this role, Ilissa held various positions at Nebraska Children's Home Society, including Program Supervisor II, where supervision and professional development of in-home support staff were key duties, and Certified Lactation Consultant, providing breastfeeding counseling. Other relevant roles include Family Resource Specialist II and Mental Health Technician, with experience in direct service and collaboration with agencies to advocate for families. Ilissa holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Biblical Studies from Grace University.