I'm a nonprofit management professional with over ten years of experience leading change, developing people and transforming communities. As a leader, I have successfully created, managed and sustained East Harris County Empowerment Council to be a living, transformational organization. I have experience in developing strategic partnerships with public and private institutions, securing financial resources to support programs and operations and establishing policies and procedures. Through careful and thoughtful actions, I have also implemented solutions-oriented programs to enhance the quality of lives of men, women and children. I have a passion for empowering people to lead change in their own lives and communities. I firmly believe in investing in our future and providing youth with "the rules of the game." Colleagues know me to be a trusted, passionate and genuine professional. I can and often do work well alone but also love to collaborate with others. I have facilitated nonprofit workshops, consulted on fundraising initiatives, served on advisory boards and inspired youth to "get up and GROW" through to public speaking events in the Greater Houston area. I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston, a Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Certification from Rice University and a Masters of Business Administration from Houston Baptist University. I enjoy learning about history, culture and traveling to new places. Specialties: Fundraising, Solicitation, Event Management, Program Management & Development, Professional & Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Community Mobilization & Organization, Grants, Donor Engagement, Operations, Supervision & Administration, Marketing & Communications, Brand Development, Non Profit Start-Up, Community Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, Consulting, Public Speaking