Since 2021, Jo Giles has led the Women’s Fund of Omaha’s work to address gender-based inequities through collaboration that identifies, researches, and innovates solutions to advance, educate, and fund lasting impact.

Before joining the team, Jo was the Policy and Training Director for the Coalition for a Strong Nebraska (CSN), where she created training sessions for members and others in the nonprofit sector, to be able to participate more fully in the public policy advocacy process. She is also an award-winning media relations professional and journalist, and was a television reporter/anchor for Omaha’s KPTM Fox 42 News.

Jo has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and a certificate in public health from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Jo enjoys community service and is a board member of Omaha Community Foundation, Omaha Public Library Foundation, and Omaha Public Radio KIOS. In her spare time, Jo is an avid reader, enjoys running and spending time with her family, including her husband, their son, and goldendoodle.