Peggy Reisher, MSW, has been the Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska (BIA-NE) since July 2013, after co-founding the organization in 2010. Before stepping into her current role, she was BIA-NE’s Director of Programs and Services. Prior to joining BIA-NE, Reisher spent 14 years working on the traumatic brain injury unit at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals’ Lincoln campus, where she helped patients and families access community resources both pre- and post-discharge.

Reisher’s commitment to brain injury advocacy has earned her several prestigious awards, including the 2013 Nebraska Social Worker of the Year Award, the 2018 Lincoln Journal Star Excellence in Healthcare Award, the 2021 Safe States Advocate of the Year Award, and the 2024 Friend of NASHIA Award. Her leadership extended nationally as the United States Brain Injury Alliance Chair from 2021 to 2024. She also collaborates with researchers at the University of Nebraska to explore brain injury prevalence in high-risk populations throughout the state. Her work raises awareness, expands educational outreach, and improves access to services for brain injury survivors and their families.

Originally from St. Paul, Nebraska, Reisher holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska Kearney and a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Her tireless advocacy has made her a leading voice in brain injury education and support across Nebraska and beyond.