Candidate for NE Regent

Susanne Shore is a community leader, former First Lady of Nebraska, registered nurse, and higher education professional whose career spans public service, healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit leadership.

After earning an English degree from Oklahoma State University, Susanne worked in higher education student services while earning her MBA. Later she earned a nursing degree from Creighton University and worked as a registered nurse.

As Nebraska's First Lady from 2015 to 2023, Susanne led statewide initiatives bringing together business, nonprofit, government, and community partners to strengthen families and state, including Bring Up Nebraska, which contributed to an 18% reduction in children entering foster care in its first three years.

Susanne has spent decades in nonprofit leadership, chairing the Child Saving Institute Board and volunteering as a CASA advocate for foster children.

She is married to Pete Ricketts and the proud parent of three adult children.

Susanne is currently running for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.