December 5 at Lincoln South Rotary - Cultural Centers Coalition Building

Tom M. Randa is the Executive Director of the Good Neighbor Community Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, where since 2012 he has devoted his endeavors to aiding families who require essential and emergency services. Prior to this, Tom served GNCC as Program Director and IT Technician from 2007 to 2012,  overseeing program delivery and technical operations.

 

Tom’s commitment to helping families in need is rooted in his own story. Growing up in Kenya under difficult circumstances, he set an ambitious goal to pursue the American dream—not only to better his own family’s circumstances, but to create opportunities for others facing hardship. That gratitude and drive continue to guide his leadership today.

 

Beyond GNCC, Tom serves as Board Chair of the Cultural Centers of Lincoln, where he works alongside fellow leaders to bring partner organizations together around a shared vision of creating a community facility that strengthens collaboration and expands services for families. He also contributes his expertise on multiple boards and committees, including the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health, the Lancaster County-City of Lincoln Justice Council, the Union Adventist University Master of Public Health Advisory Board, the Mayor’s Age-Friendly Lincoln Steering Committee, and the Mayor’s Community Committee on Local Foods. He previously advised Southeast Community College’s Adult Education program and Mourning  Hope’s advisory group on community engagement. In addition, Tom occasionally serves as a substitute host for Cause Collective Radio, sharing conversations with local nonprofit and community leaders.

Tom earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business Administration from Union Adventist University (formerly Union College). Early in his career, he worked at Developmental Services of Nebraska, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve greater
independence.

 

With 18 years of nonprofit leadership and community engagement at the Good Neighbor Community Center, Tom has focused on practical solutions in areas such
as strategic planning, fundraising, and coalition-building. His work has helped strengthen local nonprofits, build partnerships, and expand opportunities for
families.

 

Outside of his professional commitments, Tom enjoys playing the keyboard and piano, songwriting in Swahili, and running.