Urban League of Central Carolinas, Charlotte, NC 2007-PresentPresident and CEOAs President and CEO, manage and direct agency that invest in over 5,000 people annually for education, workforce training, entrepreneurial development, and financial literacy to increase their economic and social mobility. Oversee twenty-six full and part-time employees and over thirty direct service partners. Chair the Advisory Board of the Bank of Urban League of Central Carolinas and direct liaison for the Board of Directors. Achievements2008 First 90-days led National Urban League Audit effort that increased local Urban League from a “Fair” affiliate to a “Strong” affiliate rankingIncreased private fundraising by 60% over past six years2009 Launched new national certification initiative that increased wages for graduates by 30%2010 Created four national certification schools for adult and youth workforce training 2011 State of Ethnic Charlotte book and initiative created and used for public and private policies for community development, enhance education and combat poverty2012 Expanded in-school and after school programs for K-12 education from four to eight school locations2012 Established the Bank of the Urban League of Central Carolinas with $6.2 million in loans and over 700 accounts to date. 2013 Broke record for K-12 grade gains in Urban League programs2013 Bank of America Neighborhood of Excellence Award2013 Innovative Affiliate of the Year by National Urban League2014 Most Improved Affiliate by National Urban League2014 Achieved National Urban League Audit’s highest ranking as “Outstanding Affiliate.”2014 Broke record for annual salaries produced by workforce graduates at $12.1 million2014 Broke record for Investment Ratio for workforce programs with every $1 invested equaling $15.35