Cecelia Johnson-Powell Email & Phone Number

Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi

Memphis, Tn

United Way of the Mid-South (UWMS), through our Driving the Dream (DTD) initiative, is committed to fostering the development of a more connected and integrated network of agencies to address poverty in the Mid-South. To do this, DTD is creating, facilitating, and monitoring an accountable system of care, comprised of agencies whose staff are trained in a client-centered model, which utilizes a multi-domain assessment tool and is undergirded by a shared data platform. This framework is a collaboration across a wide array of programs and services, with the goal of improving the effectiveness of service delivery by seamlessly, intentionally, and efficiently moving individuals and their families toward economic self-sufficiency and other life goals which they, the clients, identify. Implement the DTD Model and Manage DTD PerformancePrimary responsibility for the model implementation and day-to-day operational oversight. Provide hands-on oversight and leadership of the DTD model implementation, including reviewing data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, partner support needs and infrastructure development. Promote Collaboration and Continuous LearningIdentify and promote opportunities for shared learning across the DTD network. Collaborate closely, engage, continuously co-develop program elements with contracted consultants, and provide ongoing project management oversight.Create and Leverage Fund ResourcesIdentify funding and resources to sustain the DTD efforts and assist with grant writing as needed. Establish effective working relationships with stakeholders including leaders and practitioners in the human services field, corporate and foundation donors, and elected officials. Build Public Awareness and SupportServe as a DTD primary spokesperson to the general public, funders, stakeholders and media to raise awareness about people living in poverty, and presenting the case and argument for DTD.

Greater Memphis Area

Greater Memphis Area

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Greater Memphis Area

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IHCDA is the state's affordable housing and community development quasi-governmental agency. I direct a staff of 20 to allocate and manage $250 million in annual federal grants and loans to non-profit agencies, for-profit developers,and local units of government to support affordable housing, energy assistance, weatherization, and comprehensive community development projects throughout in Indiana.

Executive team member for newly established office, designed to support and educate faith-based organizations about federal and state funding opportunities.

Developed and support community initiatives to improve outcomes for children and youth in Central Indiana. Developed Success by 6 in Indianapolis and the Childcare for Working Families program. From November 1997 to August 2001, I supported Bridges to Success, a collaboration between Indianapolis Public Schools and United Way of Central Indiana.

B.S., Public Affairs

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