ABOUT THE FOUNDER
CHERI DICKMEYER
In June 2015, FITGirl Founder & Executive Director Cheri Dickmeyer, felt the local community was in need of a summer camp that focused on both fitness and empowerment for teen girls. Through personal experience with two teen daughters of her own, Cheri wanted to develop a program that would help middle school and high school girls deal with anxiety, bullying, body image, self esteem, friendships and fitness.
The camp idea was initially born from Cheri’s experience running an online health and wellness magazine. Within 30 days after the idea of a fitness camp was thrown around, Cheri developed a summer program in July of 2015 asking for help from some of the best fitness and empowerment coaches in Omaha. The camp created a media frenzy with an outpouring of support and validation from parents throughout the metro area. FITGirl, Inc. now offers monthly mini-camps, empowerment classes, yoga and fitness, mother and daughter self-defense classes, dad & daughter activities, expo’s and more! It is more than an empowerment program – it is a movement!
Cheri graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and also has an Associate of Applied Science degree. For eight years Cheri ran her own full-service marketing firm as well as a health and wellness magazine in Omaha. Her primary goal today is dedicating her time to the growth and expansion of FITGirl Inc., a non-profit organization that will allow her to grow into cities outside of Omaha.
In her spare time, Cheri enjoys traveling, photography & art, sports, spending time with her family and daughters Lauren and Livi, volunteering, speaking, writing, and catching up with good friends.
ABOUT FITGIRL, INC
The mission of FITGirl, Inc. is to empower girls and young women through outdoor, multi-sport adventures to lead healthy, resilient lives.
We do this through monthly community courses and camp style programs with coaches and mentors who instill confidence and courage with self-esteem and physical fitness activities.
We want to help increase a young girl’s awareness in identifying who they are and what they want. We help develop their abilities so they can grow confidently by equipping them with life skills that set cadence for life. They will learn how to handle challenging situations and relationships, as well as overcome barriers to achieve goals. Most importantly, we will teach them about the importance of choosing healthy foods that fuel their body and get them excited to exercise and stay active.
FITGirl, Inc. focuses on what is already inside a young girl – we help her learn how to tap into her own skills and abilities to shine.
THE FITGIRL WILL DISCOVER! Empowerment, Confidence, Motivation, Resiliency, Trust, Fitness, Nutrition, Supportive and Positive Relationships!
LINDSAY TWOREK, TREASURER
Lindsay Tworek, Nosal Professional Group. She brings with her over 13 years of financial and operational experience. She has a passion for non-profit organizations. She has spent half of her career working for non-profit organizations, helping to build the accounting function, developing and implementing internal controls, and identifying and correcting operational inefficiencies to improve the financial health of the organization
Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from the University of Nebraska, Omaha.
Married and a mother of two children, Lindsay is committed to creating and maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle for herself and her family.
NATALIE MANCUSO
Natalie Mancuso began her career with Union Pacific Railroad in 2016 and has since held various roles within their Accounting Department. Having graduated from Creighton University with a BSBA in Financial Analysis, her current role of
managing customer accounts is the perfect blend of her degree and passion for people.
In addition to managing customer accounts, she also serves on Union Pacific’s Young Professional Group’s (UP Ties) leadership team and philanthropy committee. Natalie is also a member of the company’s women’s organization, Lead.
Born and raised in California with a brief stint in Texas, Natalie has enjoyed
experiencing different regions and traveling, which has lead to her love of meeting new people, trying new foods, and hiking the outdoors.
Outside of her work, Natalie volunteers for St. Croix Hospice, visiting patients in
residential living homes throughout Omaha, and holds active membership in
Young Catholic Professionals. Natalie’s family and friends are very important in her life and she enjoys spending time with them.
Natalie loves being a part of FITGirl, Inc. and supporting the mission behind the
organization. After all, who wouldn’t want to be involved with an organization that
gives one of the girls the opportunity to say, “FITGirl, Inc. has made me confident in
myself and has given me all these friends!”
MEGAN MAYFIELD, VP COMMUNICATIONS
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Melissa Gonzalez
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Cindy Scharff, President
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Danisha Hurst
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Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At FITGirl, Inc a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is one where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and worksites. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.