Steering Committee

Brenda Rohren - Regional Coordinator

Brenda Rohren has been our Regional Coordinator since January 2015 and is the founder of our Regional Network.  She is a EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant.  Brenda has been a member of EMDRIA since 2010.  Because of her commitment to the practice and advancement of EMDR, Brenda was active on several EMDRIA Administrative Committees until her election to the EMDRIA Board of Directors.  (This includes Chair of the Membership Committee and Chair of the Public Practice & Diversity Subcommittee.)  Brenda served on the EMDRIA Board of Directors from 2014-2016.  She was active on several Board committees (to include Chair) as well as various Task Groups.  Brenda was also the Secretary of the Board of Directors in 2015.  To read her full bio, click here.

Tanya Randolph-Elgin - Co-Regional Coordinator

Tanya Randolph-Elgin has been a member of our Steering Committee since September 2, 2016 and our Co-Regional Coordinator since November 2, 1016.  Tanya is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice at Foundations Counseling, Inc. located in Stromsburg, Nebraska.  Tanya’s clinical areas of expertise include cognitive approaches to help people with decision making skills, depression, and anxiety, as well as issues related to trauma and adoption (using TBRI). 

Cindy Oltmer

Cindy Oltmer has been a member of our Steering Committee since September 2, 2016.  Cindy obtained her Masters Degree in Agency Based Counseling from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. She has been a fully Licensed Mental Health Practitioner since 2000 and a Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor since 2002. Cindy has over 25 years of experience working in the human services field with over 15 years of experience working as a mental health and substance abuse counselor.  Cindy has over 20 years experience working at Behavioral Health Specialists, Inc. working in foster care, intensive family preservation, intensive outpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services. She has been the Clinical Director of Seekers of Serentity (SOS) Place since its inception in 2000.  (This is a program of Behavioral Health Specialists, Inc.)  Cindy specializes in mental health and substance abuse issues to include: dual diagnosis, comprehensive substance abuse evaluations, individual and family counseling services. Cindy is a trained presenter of Trauma Informed Care. Additionally, she has obtained advanced training in Motivational Interviewing.

A requirement to serve on the Steering Committee is that the Regional Network member must be also a member of EMDRIA.