Dwight Brown

Executive Director

In east San Diego born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days   I moved to Philadelphia then to Nebraska in May 1994.  I have had the pleasure of working at some of the best youth serving organizations in Lincoln.  I have worked with youth for over 15 years.

I began with the HUB in October 2004, and currently serve as the Executive Director.  A young person asked me the other day, “What would be your dream job?”  The true, but somewhat mushy answer is, “Right now I am doing exactly what I have always wanted to do.”  I love working with young people and believe they have the potential to be great.

I have an MA in Counseling and a BA in Human Relations.  I balance my life by putting the important things first.  I have the support of a loving family and I recently became a marathon runner!

Faith, Family and Running!

Nola Derby-Bennett

Assistant Director

I began at the HUB in 2005 and currently serve as the Assistant Director.  I grew up in Scribner, Nebraska, and would not change my small-town upbringing for anything! I have worked in the field of Youth Development for over 13 years, and have had wonderful opportunities to witness young people growing and learning about themselves. I truly cannot see myself in any other profession.

I oversee all of the programs at the HUB to ensure they are running smoothly.  I am also responsible for preparing the agency for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Accreditation.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology & Human Services from College of Saint Mary-Lincoln and earned my Master of Arts in Counseling program through Doane-Lincoln.  I have been blessed with a wonderful husband and son.

Kate Marx

Education and Outreach Coordinator

I am the Education and Outreach Coordinator at the HUB. I started working at the HUB in November of 2009.

My background is in the arts, education and diversity. My passion is working with young people.

I have eight years experience working with youth and education outreach programs. Prior to working at the HUB, I have served as a Native American Education Specialist for Lincoln Public Schools and as the NEA Technology Coordinator & Program Coordinator for ArtsREACH at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, NE.

I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art from Hastings College in Hastings, NE in 1999 and a Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction in the area of Multicultural Studies and Urban Diversity from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2003.

I am fortunate to be part of the HUB team, where education plays such an essential role in the lives of the youth we serve.

Lindsey Drake

Community Outreach Specialist

I was an AmeriCorps member and doing my first year at Lincoln Action Program in the LEO Department when I transferred over to the HUB in July of 2007.  I then went on to do my second year of AmeriCorps at the HUB (which was awesome).  When I finished both years of AmeriCorps I took the position as the Youth and Community Outreach Specialist.  In this role I co-facilitate groups at Bryan Learning Community which includes Employment Readiness.  I also work with Project HIRE and Project H2O.  I love meeting and working with such wonderful youth in our community.

I just finished my general classes at Southeast Community College and now I am in the process of deciding which program is the best fit for me.  I am thankful to have a wonderful son and daughter along with great family and friends.

Ross Rausch

Life Skills Coordinator

I was born and raised right here in Lincoln, NE. I have always been, and will always be, a Husker.

I attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I graduated in December 2008 earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology.

After college I worked with Cedars Youth Services as a Youth Specialist and a Probation Tracker. I am now the Life Skills Coordinator here at The HUB. I work most closely with the YouthBuild Program. Throughout my endeavors I have been truly blessed to work with the outstanding youth in our community.

In my free time I enjoy working out. I like to play tennis, racquetball, biking, and lift weights. On fall Saturday’s, I am one of the biggest Nebraska fans on the planet. I am also a fan of good ol’ fashioned rock’n’roll, and enjoy going to concerts when I can.