Become an OMLB Ambassador
A 9‑month leadership experience for residents who want to shape the future of Omaha’s neighborhoods.
The Omaha Municipal Land Bank’s Ambassador Program is where emerging developers, realtors, housing advocates, and community leaders come to learn how vacant properties become community assets — and how they can be part of that transformation.
Each year, a diverse cohort from all seven City Council districts joins a hands‑on learning journey that blends civic education, development training, neighborhood storytelling, and real‑world project exposure.
If you care about equitable development, neighborhood revitalization, or building a stronger Omaha, this program is for you.
What Ambassadors Do
Ambassadors finish the program equipped to become informed advocates, future board members, and emerging developers who understand how to move projects from idea to impact.
Ambassadors participate in a structured, 9‑month experience that includes:
Monthly learning sessions (September–May) covering land banking, development pathways, zoning, permitting, financing, and neighborhood history.
- Site visits to OMLB properties, redevelopment projects, and partner organizations.
- Hands‑on exercises that demystify the property lifecycle and show how community members can activate vacant lots.
- Leadership development with local experts, developers, and civic partners.
- Advocacy training to help residents elevate neighborhood priorities and shape policy conversations.
- Networking opportunities with OMLB staff, board members, developers, lenders, and community leaders.
Meet the Graduating 2025 – 2026 Cohort
Join us in congratulating the 2025-2026 Ambassador cohort, as our largest group of passionate individuals that completed the program and they are ready to make a difference in our community.
Each ambassador represents varied industries, communities and lived experiences. They are passionate about creating change in our community and are ready to activate their lot transformation journey.
