BEATRICE - The Southeast Community College Board of Governors selected Matthew Haden of Lincoln to fill a District 4 vacancy left by the resignation of former board member Kristin Yates. He will be sworn in at the November 18th Board of Governors meeting on the Beatrice Campus.

Haden holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Concordia University with endorsements in Mathematics and Computer Science. He spent nine years as a classroom educator, teaching high school and middle school mathematics in both the North Kansas City School District and at Lincoln Lutheran.

For the past eight years, he has served as IT Manager and Data Analyst at a Lincoln-area family practice clinic, overseeing technology operations and staff training, particularly in cybersecurity.

College officials say Haden brings a pragmatic, data-informed perspective to the board, emphasizing the college’s critical role in addressing workforce needs and combating Nebraska's brain drain.

Haden said, “My goal is to listen carefully, understand diverse perspectives, and contribute thoughtfully to SCC’s continued success. I view this as an opportunity to give back to the community.”

The Board of Governors provides policy direction and oversight for SCC, which serves a 15-county area in southeastern Nebraska. There are five districts represented by 10 elected members as well as one at-large seat and a faculty representative.

District 4 stretches across central Lincoln from the Lancaster County line in the west to east of 84th and O streets. Haden will serve through 2028, the remainder of the District 4 term.