Hong Zheng’s story begins with a decision many people only ever consider. At 19, he left China and moved to the United States, arriving in 1992 and stepping into a completely new environment with no guarantees of what would come next.

Joanne Li’s journey to becoming Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha didn’t begin anywhere near Nebraska. It started in Hong Kong, where she grew up before moving to the United States for college, becoming the first in her family to do so. That transition shaped much of what came next.

More than 511 family members filled Buena Vista High School to celebrate their loved ones. The room was packed. Families filled the seats, lined the standing areas, and stayed present for every name, every certificate, every proud walk across the stage.

The night was full, beautiful, and deeply moving.

It also came with a major last-minute change.

We’re proud to officially welcome Sybil Jackson LIMHP, PLADC of A Sybilized Conversation, into the Lozafina family, a space intentionally created for people who are ready to properly move forward with their brand.

At its core, A Sybilized Conversation is about transformation through dialogue. Not surface-level talk. Not performative check-ins. Real, grounded, honest conversations that help people process where they are, and take meaningful steps toward where they want to be.

I’ll say it plainly:
Most brands don’t have a design problem.
They have a believability problem.

We’re in a moment where everything can look good. AI can generate a logo. Canva can give you a clean grid. Anyone can build a brand that appears polished.

As organizations navigate increasing pressure, public scrutiny, and fast-moving decision-making, ethical leadership remains one of the most valuable qualities a leader can possess.

That conversation will take center stage on Thursday, May 7, 2026, when Business Ethics Alliance hosts its annual Spring Executive Ethics Breakfast at WoodmenLife, located at 1700 Farnam St. in downtown Omaha. The event runs from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. and will bring together business and community leaders for a morning focused on integrity, decision-making, and values-based leadership.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, Lozafina is launching a special feature series dedicated to celebrating the trailblazers, mentors, innovators, and everyday heroes whose stories have helped shape Omaha and communities far beyond it.

There was something full-circle about standing in a room of students at University of Nebraska at Omaha and sharing the kind of lessons I once had to learn the hard way.

At Mammel Hall, I had the opportunity to speak with members of Public Relations Student Society of America and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization about entrepreneurship, public relations, and what it really takes to build something of your own.

I told them the truth.

Lozafina CEO Josefina Loza delivered a heartfelt and empowering keynote address on Wednesday during Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.’s 2026 Latina Youth Leadership Conference at the University of Nebraska Omaha, encouraging high school students to believe in their futures, embrace literacy, and rise beyond circumstance.

Speaking directly to the 75-plus young women in attendance, Loza opened with a powerful reminder that background does not determine destiny.

The Community Academic Achievement Awards Committee (CAAAC), in partnership with Omaha Public Schools, will honor 278 African-American high school seniors during the 2026 5A Awards (African-American Academic Achievement Awards), recognizing scholars who have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Inclusive Communities is now welcoming volunteers and sponsors for the 2026 Youth Impact Summit, a powerful youth-centered leadership event designed to bring together high school students from across Omaha and Lincoln for a day of connection, courage, and growth.

The Great Plains Black History Museum invites the community to experience a landmark year in 2026, featuring two compelling exhibitions and a signature 50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration honoring five decades of preserving Black history across the region.

Lozafina will once again assist in the organization and promotion of the Hispanic Academic Challengers of Excellence (HACE) Award Ceremony, part of the 2026 Community Academic Achievement Awards Committee (CAAAC) honors scheduled for later this month in Omaha.

Inclusive Communities is accepting applications through April 30 for its Youth Summit Advisory Committee, inviting students in grades 8 through 12 from the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas to take part in planning this year’s Youth Impact Summit.

Great Plains Black History Museum has always carried a powerful responsibility, telling American history through the lens of African American experiences across the Great Plains.

So it brought us great delight when the Museum came to Lozafina to request a capital campaign bifold brochure that could communicate decades of legacy, a multi-million dollar vision, and the urgency of now… all in just a few panels.

There’s a difference between being prepared and being ready.

Aimee S. Gibson, MBA, PCC, founder of BraveJoy Leadership, has built her work around that distinction. And now, she’s expanding it.

The Great Plains Black History Museum will host its 50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration and Hall of Fame Recognition, marking five decades of preserving, elevating, and sharing Black history across the region.

A small group of women gathered last Monday morning at The Winery & Deli for a conversation centered on leadership, community, and personal growth as part of the Women With Voices Coffee Connections.

Most organizations think they’re asking for media coverage.

What they’re actually asking — whether they realize it or not — is what kind of coverage will move their work forward.

Because “local media” and “earned media” are often used interchangeably, and they shouldn’t be.

Lozafina has officially entered into a working relationship with New Plains Media, a move that expands the firm’s public relations work across multiple regional markets. The partnership brings together two teams focused on helping clients show up with clarity, intention, and credibility in the spaces that matter most.

At its core, the work is about earned media.