Experience

Insight Center for Community Economic Development

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Program & Operating Officer

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  The Insight Center for Community Economic Development is a national economic justice organization working to build inclusion and equity for people of color, women, immigrants, and low-income families. Through research and advocacy, narrative change, and thought leadership, Insight aims to ensure that all people become, and remain, economically secure. The Insight Center has a focus on race, gender, and place in the pursuit of impactful economic change. The Insight Center for Community Economic Development is a national economic justice organization working to build inclusion and equity for people of color, women, immigrants, and low-income families. Through research and advocacy, narrative change, and thought leadership, Insight aims to ensure that all people become, and remain, economically secure. The Insight Center has a focus on race, gender, and place in the pursuit of impactful economic change.



KBillion Enterprise

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 2018 - Feb 2023

  Chief Executive Officer accountable for executive oversight, strategic direction, partnerships, resource development, growth and fiscal integrity. The current enterprise consists of Global TA On Demand; The Ink Is Dry, LLC, storytelling through the arts for common good; and The House of Health, offering eco-safe consumable goods, with state-of-the-art e-commerce platform, a ready2aunch business system, and first-rate wellness products direct from manufacturer to consumer for start-up and existing entrepreneurs. 2022 WOMEN DOING IT BIG™ Award Honoree for influence and excellence in executive leadership, entrepreneurship, activism, philanthropy, and community service. Show less



CADCA

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, National Coalition Institute

  • 2012 - 2017

  The Director was responsible for total quality management of a multi-million dollar Institute authorized by Congress in 2000, appropriated in 2001 and operationalized by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America in 2002. The National Community Coalition Institute is funded by Congress through the Executive Office of the President.The Institute is a primary vehicle for delivering training, technical assistance, evaluation, research, translation, and capacity building products and services to support coalition-specific prevention strategies, research into practice and policy development. Special emphasis is on economically disadvantaged communities. Show less

• Vice President, Training Operations

  • 2012 - 2017

  The Vice President oversaw, executed and managed all operations for the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) in the areas of training, youth programs, adult, youth fee-for-service, and special initiatives.The Vice President served as a member of the Senior and Executive Leadership Team.

• Vice President, Development & Youth Programs

  • 2011 - 2012

  Accountable for achieving organizational fundraising and resource development goals. Responsible for CADCA’s strategic partnership and resource development operations. Provided short and long-term strategic direction and planning for public and private relations including government, corporate, foundations and community enterprises. Identified, cultivated and maintained partnerships that resulted in increased joint-ventures and public relations that garnered material and collateral resources to sustain operations, strategic initiatives and special projects. Under my guidance, the work of the Development and Youth Programs division furthered the agency’s mission; expanded its reach and resources; and enriched its members, partners, domestic and international communities. Show less

• Deputy Director, CADCA National Coalition Institute

  • 2003 - 2011

  Responsible for directing and facilitating intensive, comprehensive training and technical assistance to coalition leaders, coalition teams, federal, state and tribal staffs with emphasis on the development of coalitions serving economically disadvantaged areas throughout the nation. Interfaced with federal, state, local and tribal leadership, as well as, multiple sectors within communities to promote collaboration, innovation and resource leveraging to support coalitions across America. Provided vision and oversight for the development, implementation and evaluation of a national training initiative including personnel, service management, curricula, delivery systems, trainer selection, certification and total quality control. Accountable for increasing the effectiveness of community coalitions and supporting states, tribes and territories through training and technical assistance on best in class community problem solving technologies, coalition building tools, competencies, processes, practices and evidence-based strategies, policies, and programs. Show less



Genesis Prevention Coalition, Inc

• Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Chairman & CEO

  • 1996 - 2003

  Chief Executive of a 501(c)(3) community-based coalition in Atlanta, GA whose mission was to strengthen the spiritual, physical, economic and emotional health of families and communities through advocacy, education and service. Specific focus on socio economic under-resourced communities, black women and youth. Accountable for total quality management, program planning, development, administration, research, evaluation, public relations, marketing, customer service, funds acquisition, contracts, federal reporting, human resources and fiscal management. Served on federal, state, local boards and advisory councils as a subject matter expert in problem solving, strategic planning and systems change. Accomplishments included national recognition as successful government partner by the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives and the US Department of Health and Human Services; Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Outstanding Coalition; White House Executive Office of the President, National Drug Control Policy Drug-Free Communities Coalition, Outstanding State Workforce Development Partner and the construction and operation of the Genesis Intel Computer Clubhouse, an international collaboration with Intel, the Boston Museum of Science, MIT Media Laboratory and the Clubhouse Network. Show less



Other Bridges Inc.

• Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Chief Executive Officer

  • 1994 - 1996

  Administered federal and private funds and all business activities for this Atlanta, GA based health and human service organization and Bridge House, a temporary residential facility for youth and families in under-resourced communities. Special emphasis on black women and their children in metro Atlanta. Accountable for management leadership, business development, fiscal management, corporate relations, strategic planning, research, evaluation, public and private sector collaboration, funds acquisition, events planning, quality assurance, service delivery, systems design and administration of children, youth and family services. Show less



Sprint

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Sales Manager, Corporate Trainer

  • 1983 - 1993

  Supervised, recruited, and developed major account sales executives, training professionals and sales managers; Created, negotiated, implemented and evaluated proposals and marketing strategies for major and national account business segment; Designed, delivered and evaluated management, communication, selling skills techniques and telecommunications product training curricula. Maintained high level business communication; Represented the corporation in public relations efforts and planned major corporate events. Met or exceeded training goals, sales and marketing objectives over a ten-year period earning many merit-based honors and awards. Show less



Dayton Minority Business Development Center

• Dayton, Ohio, United States

• Manager

  • 1978 - 1983

  Managed the Micro-Business Enterprise Development Program and administered federal funds awarded to assist business organizations in establishing new business enterprises according to Standard Management Policies, Procedures and Accepted Internal Accounting Practices. Provided technical assistance to existing businesses in the areas of organizational development, research, evaluation, accounting, internal auditing, marketing, loan packaging, business planning, management and development. Facilitated business development workshops at the University of Dayton in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA); Reviewed grant applications; developed and negotiated grant and investment proposals for funds acquisition. Show less



Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Federal Bank Examiner

  • 1976 - 1977

  Performed financial and operational audits of federally insured banks throughout the States of Ohio and West Virginia. Wrote comprehensive reports of findings, including areas of compliance, audit exceptions, recommendations for improvements, non-negotiable repairs with timelines and processes for rendering satisfaction, alignment and reporting compliance. Performed financial and operational audits of federally insured banks throughout the States of Ohio and West Virginia. Wrote comprehensive reports of findings, including areas of compliance, audit exceptions, recommendations for improvements, non-negotiable repairs with timelines and processes for rendering satisfaction, alignment and reporting compliance.