Your Community. Your Leaders.
Strong communities start with strong leaders. The Community Leadership Development team helps you build confidence, develop skills, and make connections through local workshops, statewide courses, and networking opportunities. You’ll strengthen your ability to lead, collaborate, and solve challenges while helping your community intentionally transfer leadership to future generations—ensuring momentum, continuity, and long-term prosperity for years to come.
COOL Network
LOCAL LEADERS. LOCAL SOLUTIONS.
Designed by NACO and the University of Nebraska, the nine-week County Official Online Learning Network connects county officials, professors, and experts in local government through discussion forums and weekly webinars.
Institute of Excellence
CHOOSE EXCELLENCE
Join a network of Nebraska peers aiming to grow your leadership capacity in your community. Designed by the University of Nebraska and NACO, the Institute of Excellence focuses on professional development for county officials.
Leadership Development
TAILOR-MADE FOR YOU
The Community Leadership Development team offers custom-designed programs tailored to your community’s needs, goals, and aspirations.
Contact Us
JAMIE BRIGHT
RPN Extension Educator
308-254-4455
jamie.bright@unl.edu
LINDSAY HASTINGS
Professor of Leadership
402-472-3477
lhastings2@unl.edu