NextGen Nebraska was born from a simple yet powerful vision: to empower the next generation of Nebraskans with the tools, opportunities, and experiences they need to thrive. We believe that every young person has the potential to lead, create, and innovate—but unlocking that potential requires access to real-world learning, mentorship, and the freedom to explore their passions.
Our journey began with a commitment to education and entrepreneurship. As parents, educators, and community builders, we saw firsthand the need for a different kind of support—one that goes beyond traditional schooling and equips young people with practical skills, hands-on experiences, and the confidence to carve their own paths. Whether it’s launching a business, mastering a craft, or developing resilience through outdoor adventures, NextGen Nebraska provides the resources to make those dreams a reality.
Through scholarships, camps, business incubators, and hands-on programs, we’re creating a network of young leaders who aren’t waiting for permission to make an impact. They’re learning by doing, taking ownership of their futures, and proving that age is no barrier to success.
At NextGen Nebraska, we don’t just prepare youth for the future—we empower them to build it.
Through scholarships, camps, business incubators, and hands-on programs, we’re creating a network of young leaders who aren’t waiting for permission to make an impact. They’re learning by doing, taking ownership of their futures, and proving that age is no barrier to success.
At NextGen Nebraska, we don’t just prepare youth for the future—we empower them to build it.
our board
miss annAnn Dvorak was the agricultural educator and FFA advisor at Rock County High School for fourteen years and is now an integral part of Nebraska Ag Academy. She also works full time for World Wildlife Fund’s Sustainable Ranching Initiative, where she assists ranchers with grassland conservation.
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miss heidiHeidi Harsin is co-founder of Acton Academy Lincoln along with her husband Zach. As her children have experienced Acton Academy's learning model first hand, Heidi has become more and more passionate about education and preserving childhood through play, specifically in the great outdoors.
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Miss BreannBreann Zimmer was an FFA advisor in the public school setting for three years and has owned her own business, Zimmer Equestrian, for seven years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to see family and friends, riding horses, learning about people, and hiking with her cowboy corgi (pictured), Winston.
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