Amy Thompson is an accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in business development and strategic planning, recently expanding her impact as an entrepreneur. As the Director of Campus Development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Amy oversees the strategic direction of key real estate initiatives, including the EDGE District, UNMC’s flagship healthcare and life sciences innovation hub. In this role, she leads cross-functional teams to execute transformative projects, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and fostering partnerships with internal stakeholders, development partners, and community leaders. Her work focuses on creating long-term value for both UNMC and Nebraska Medicine through innovative real estate strategies, financial stewardship, and the identification of new growth opportunities.

Previously, as the Founder and CEO of Maize Solutions, a certified woman-owned small business, Amy spearheaded the launch of two biotech startups - Chemical Maize, Inc. and Medical Maize, LLC - alongside a thriving business development consultancy. Her leadership helped organizations across diverse industries - including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biofuels, design & construction, and education - achieve significant strategic growth and market success.

Amy’s earlier roles at McCarthy Building Companies and Leo A Daly saw her significantly expand their healthcare and life sciences portfolios. She built strategic partnerships, secured high-profile contracts, and consistently drove revenue growth.

Amy holds a B.S. in Marketing Management from Bellevue University and is a graduate of the Leadership Sarpy program. In 2016, she was honored with Building Design & Construction’s “40 under 40” Award, recognizing her as a national leader in the AEC industry. Amy remains an active community leader, having served on multiple boards and committees, including Bio Nebraska, the Nebraska Society of Healthcare Engineers, and the Greater Omaha Chamber’s MedTech Targeted Advisory Group.