Our Staff

Emily Koopmann I Executive Director

Emily combines her Bachelors in Business with her Masters in Intercultural and Urban Studies by living at the intersection between community building and youth programming. With Gallup Strengths like WOO (winning others over) and Strategic, she enjoys the role of Executive Director because it gives her a chance to build on visions and recruit passionate people to the cause.

Outside of work Emily loves to Jazzercise, read, and play cards with family. Emily tags team life with her son Max and together they enjoy superheroes and corndogs.

Kylie Cook I Director of Education & Operations

Kylie has her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with minors in Educational Studies and Special Education to provide a classroom experience for all types of learners. Her ultimate goal is to prepare students for kindergarten with engaging topics and random dance parties!

Kylie enjoys binge watching Netflix, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, Eric, and son, Jonah.. Kylie also loves Scooter’s Coffee, Chipotle, and watching sports with her family! Go Big Red and Go Chiefs!

Mikayla Tubbs I Director of Finance & Fund Development

Mikayla started full-time with the BCC in January 2025. She is a seasoned professional, bringing to the team her Associate in Business Administration with a focus in Entrepreneurship, combined with 14 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, Operations, and Strategic Planning. Mikayla works alongside the Executive Director developing and implementing strategic plans to raise vital funds for their organization in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. She is excited to be in a rewarding role that blends fundraising and management skills, fulfilling her enjoyment of strategic planning and hands-on engagement.

Outside of work, Mikayla enjoys spending time with her daughter Sofia and her son Alvin, Jr. They love to travel and spend time serving in their church. Some of their favorite hobbies are swimming, cooking, trips to small-town parks, and Tuesdays at the Movie Theatre!

Kelli Clark I Lead Preschool Teacher

Ms. Kelli joined the BCC preschool program in the fall of 2022. She was previously an infant/toddler teacher and plans to get her associates in early childhood. She comes to the BCC with experience and training in “Conscious Discipline”, a teaching style that incorporates building emotional intelligence and self-regulation as part of a child’s path to academic success.

Ms. Kelli is a loving grandma who is raising three of her granddaughters! All total she has 11 grandbabies! Kelli enjoys Scooter’s coffee, movies with her big family, and loves watching sports! GO BIG RED and Go Chiefs!

Mady Hoyt I Lead Preschool Teacher

Ms. Mady joined the BCC as a practicum student from Southeast Community College in the spring of 2022 and she loved the BCC so much she decided to stay! In 2023, she graduated from SCC with an associate degree in Human Services. She has been seen subbing in for various BCC programs and is now full-time as a lead preschool teacher.

Mady and Dakota have two daughters, Adelia (Dilly) and Brinley who is the light of their life. Mady enjoys Grey’s Anatomy, caffeine, naps, and being with her family.

• Julie Lee — Principal, Lincoln Public Schools (Beattie Elementary School)
• Jaylen Vella — Customer Success Manager, Hudl
• Deb Chrisp —  Retired Head Cook, Waverly Public Schools (Former BCC Student)
• Tara West — Business Development, Revolution Wraps
• David Lamb — Retired Instructor and Department Chair, Southeast Community College (Human Services) (Former BCC Director)
• Lane Carr — Administrator, Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives at the Nebraska Department of Education
• Bobbie Ehrlich — Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools (Belmont Elementary School)