Empowering Smart Choices in a Digital World

Who we are

Smart GEN Society (SGS) is an Omaha-based nonprofit operating to empower smart choices in a digital world. Founded by Amie Konwinski, military veteran, computer engineer, and mother of five, SGS is the leading organization in the region aimed at bringing preventative and proactive measures into our communities to offset the negative implications of a society immersed in technologies with a lack of resources and education to safely manage them.

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What we do

Our professional staff and trained facilitators seek to protect and empower today's students and families to think critically about their digital usage, while maintaining their privacy and safety, and protecting their social, emotional, and mental well-being. SGS’s goal is to reduce digital-based anxieties, prevent peer and predator exploitation, and ensure online safety and privacy.

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How we do it

SGS serves predominately K-12 youth and their families, in partnership with participating public and private schools. We work to provide a triangular system of support around today’s youth through proven effective in-school workshops and seminars, classroom curriculum, and digital resources. With the support of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, SGS workshops are driven by our on-going social and digital media research which allow us to tailor workshop content to meet the immediate needs of our students and families.

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About Smart GEN Society

Smart Gen Society

"Parents have the right and responsibility to know what their kids are posting online. After all, it’s not called ‘Private Media,’ it’s ‘Social Media.’"

Amie Konwinski, Founder & CEO

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From the Blog

Social Media for Social Justice
6/5/2020 10:24 AM

Social Media for Social Justice

Since the origin of widespread social media, it has united users with a new era of social activism and a...

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The Scoop on Snapkits Part 2- YOLO
6/1/2020 9:10 AM

The Scoop on Snapkits Part 2- YOLO

Previously we learned about Snapchat, an app designed for users to share pictures and messages that are only available for...

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The Scoop on Snapkits Part 1- Hoop
5/28/2020 12:31 PM

The Scoop on Snapkits Part 1- Hoop

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Our Core Programs

Smart Digital Branding K-12

Smart Digital Branding K-12

Our student-based educational workshops are designed to spark awareness on the long term effects of digital technology and social media among today's youth. Here we work to activate authenticity and critical thinking skills on all digital media platforms to ensure they are not negatively impacting our students' physical and emotional well-being.

Parenting the iGen

Parenting the iGen

SGS engages today's partents and caregivers to ensure their families are protected from the negative implications of digital dependency. Here, we work to provide essential tools and resources for today's families to create healthy digital media habits and boundaries in the home.

Toddlers and Tech

Toddlers and Tech

With increasingly earlier access to smart technologies, SGS is empowering future generations by researching the long-term effects of raising "plugged in" children and advocating towards engagement and intention when it comes to time spent behind our devices.

Who We Are

Amie Konwinski

Amie Konwinski

Founder, CEO
Angela Heim

Angela Heim

Education Program Manager
Becca Cartwright - J.D.

Becca Cartwright - J.D.

Board Vice President
Tammy Blossom

Tammy Blossom

Board Secratary
Meet Our Team!

Community Partners

UNMC / MMI
University of Nebraska Omaha
FCSA
Microsoft DigiGirlz
GenCyber
Greater Omaha Chamber
Omaha Jaycees
Scoular
Lutz
Clark Young Videography
Buildertrend

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