Brooke Hay

Vice President of Campus Operations and Development

Brooke Hay serves as Vice President of Campus Operations and Development at Southeast Community College, bringing 25 years of educational leadership and technical expertise to the role. A licensed Professional Civil Engineer and University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate, she blends strategic planning acumen with a people-first approach to building vibrant campus environments.

A lifelong champion of public education, Hay comes to SCC from Lincoln Public Schools, where she served as Assistant Director of Operations. Prior to LPS, she worked at the University of Nebraska system for 16 years in senior leadership roles, including Assistant Vice President for Facilities, Planning & Capital Programs. Her career is marked by high-impact, collaborative work—from directing statewide campus master plans and managing a $400 million capital renewal initiative to unifying multi-campus operations while honoring each community's unique culture.

Hay views campus infrastructure as essential to community connection, creating welcoming spaces where people feel they truly belong. Her leadership centers on inclusive collaboration, data-informed solutions, and empowering teams to serve with confidence.

A Nebraska native, Hay was raised in York and now lives in Palmyra with her husband, John, and their two children. Outside of work, she enjoys rollerskating, skiing, and giving back through local community organizations.