NSAA appoints Jennifer Schwartz as Executive Director

LINCOLN, NEB - The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) has a new Executive Director. 

Former interim Executive Director Jennifer Schwartz has been named full-time Executive Director during a Thursday morning meeting. She takes the role as part of a two-year contract, after a 7-2 vote. She is the second female to lead the NSAA in its 110 year history. 

Schwartz has served on the NSAA staff for over 20 years. During that time, Schwartz has administered numerous sports and activities, including volleyball, soccer, swimming and diving, debate and journalism.

In 2019, Schwartz was promoted to NSAA Associate Director, tasked with overseeing the association’s legislative process, coordinating NSAA district meetings and the NSAA Class Caucus. Additionally, she currently assists with eligibility and hardship rulings and negotiating NSAA championship contracts. She also handles activities at the middle school level.

Prior to her time with the NSAA, she taught and coached volleyball at Arlington High School and was assistant athletic director for Omaha Westside.