Colleen “Coach” Russo
Co-Founder & Executive Director

Colleen Russo, also known as “Coach,” has over 35 years of experience in education.  She was born and raised in Queens, NY.  She started her career as a physical education teacher and quickly moved into the coaching realm.  Prior to co-founding The HUB Houston, Colleen spent 17 years working at The Monarch Institute where she served as a Professional Educator Mentor, Life Coach, and Community Coordinator to help students connect with one another and build community. Colleen’s passion and respect for her students inspired her to create a program where young people would thrive and find acceptance in a community setting, where every voice would be Heard, Understood and Believed in.  At The HUB Houston, Colleen’s mission is to guide and empower young people not only to be competent individuals but also to make meaningful contributions to the world.