Jessica Gnad
K-State 105 director
jgnad@k-state.edu

About Jessica:

Jessica is a small business owner and entrepreneurial- minded program manager who previously served as a director of marketing and government affairs. She has additional experience as a co-owner of a Kansas crop consulting business and farming operation. She also has operated her own marketing, events and digital media consulting venture. Jessica is a K-State graduate and was named a NexStar Media Remarkable Women award winner in 2023.

Jennifer Tidball
K-State 105 communications director
jtidball@k-state.edu

About Jennifer:

Jennifer joined K-State in 2010 and has experience in all aspects of communications, including writing, editing, strategic planning, public and media relations, project management and marketing. She previously served as a public information officer for Kansas State University’s Division of Communications and Marketing and as editor-in-chief of Seek magazine, the university’s award-winning research magazine, for five years.

Nidia López
K-State 105 program coordinator
nidial@k-state.edu

About Nidia:

Nidia has 21 years of experience in social work and nonprofit advocacy. Most recently, she worked for the Kansas Department of Labor and the Office of the Governor.

Greg Erickson
K-State 105 data analyst
gregeric@k-state.edu

About Greg:

Greg was born and raised in Clay Center and earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Kansas State University. He previously conducted experimental research in neuroscience with a special emphasis on data analysis and statistical modeling.