Lou Powers Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn

• Co-created and implemented a career training program for young adults, featuring an interactive curriculum which includes a focus on relationship-building• As a certified Emotional Intelligence Trainer, I planned and facilitated Emotional Health sessions with staff• Supervised and fostered the development of an AmeriCorps volunteer• Applied my training in Advanced Motivational Interviewing with program participants• Served on Committee On Racial Equity (C.O.R.E.) for 3 years

North Loop

The Impact and Innovation Specialist will be the primary contact for the planning and development of new and existing funding sources for Youth Program. The Impact and Innovation Specialist will also assist in the development of Career Exposure opportunities and the Youth Advisory Board. The Impact and Innovation Specialist will also be a part of creating best practices for youth programs while helping to create streamlined processes for youth staff within the organization. They will communicate information about existing programs while cultivating community partnerships for future programming opportunities.

Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Piloted career navigator program for youth ages 16-24 with housing instability• Served as career and life coach for young adults ages 16-24• Partnered with TCI Solutions to create a career development workshop

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Assisted program director with management of summer intern program• Worked with a team to create a college readiness tool

Hennepin County

Developed and implemented a service learning teen teacher curriculum. Trained and supported teen teachers and volunteers, planned events, created and implemented a cultural exchange program and facilitated youth leadership development through experiential techniques. Raised funds, including grant writing, for cross age teaching program. Collaborated with colleagues to create culturally responsive programming for Urban 4-H. Built and maintained positive relationships with staff, volunteers and program participants.

Valley View Middle School

• Tracked and organized attendance of 800+ middle school students• Built relationships with students, parents and school staff• Increased attendance and decreased truancy each year

Minneapolis - Hiawatha Branch

• Recruited participants and facilitated leadership development programs for teens• Created positive relationships with schools, families and community organizations• Facilitated staff trainings (Certified as a Teen Director Trainer)• Partnered with teachers to provide leadership and service learning to students• Organized city-wide leadership programming for grades 6-12• Developed experiential curriculum• Trained and supervised volunteers• Hosted successful family involvement events

Med, Youth Development Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics Education

Activities and Societies: Kappa Mu Epsilon - Math honor society, Track - athlete and assistant coach,