Nekima Horton has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, and grant management, including founding a veterans coalition and developing over 40 community programs. She is currently the President and CEO of the Veterans Coalition of North Central Texas, where she oversees a network of 75 veteran service organizations. Horton has a proven track record of successfully implementing initiatives, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and ensuring organizational goals and objectives are met.

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Nekima Horton
Country of Citizenship: United States of America
1000 E. Pleasant Run Rd. #5413
Cedar Hill, TX. 75104
Day: 214-540-6741o
Evening: 972-400-3527
Cell: 469-844-1604
E-Mail: nekimah@aol.com
Executive Summary
Nekima Horton has a proven track record in designing, developing, managing implementation, program
evaluations, and ensuring organizational objectives are met. Expert in organizational marketing and networking,
communicating the organizations mission, goals and activities to internal and external audiences. Responsible for
providing leadership and strategic planning for effective marketing and communications programs. Provides leadership
and strategic planning for a comprehensive marketing communications program by designing, developing, managing
production and evaluation of long range, short-term, and day-to-day programs. Subject Matter Expert in policies
and procedures, community organization, outreach, grant writing, and program development. Met and exceeded
initial career goals and objectives with over $2.5 million in budget implementation. Created and developed 40
community based programs and projects.
Founder, President and CEO, of the Veterans Coalition of North Central Texas. Convening over 75 entities to
collaborate and strategize on best practices in serving Veterans, their families, and Veteran Service Organizations (VSO).
Coordinated with all levels of VSO’s such as; The Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Labor, City of Dallas and
Dallas County Veterans Services Office, George W. Bush Presidential Center, and many others.
Strong Professional Leader in developing annual programs, budgeting, planning, developing, implementing, and
modifying programs for assistance in community development. Highly trained in assessment management, allocating
funds to needed program areas, providing trainings, and assistance to ensure high quality programs to constituents and
partners. Has fostered effective partnerships among a large network of service partners including; local, state, and
national programs. Represents organization with state and local officials giving briefings, reports, and data on
programing needs and accomplishments. Interviews and makes recommendations on selections for subordinate positions,
conducting staff training, performance evaluations, and pay adjustments. Ensures effective customer service, site visits,
contract and partnership monitoring, and conducting analysis of program implementation for program reports.

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Professional Experience
2011-Present, Veterans Coalition of North Central Texas, President and CEO, 45+ hrs. per wk.
 Identified over 75+ Veteran service organizations to build a network of resources and direct services for
Military Reserve Forces to improve and stabilize Job Readiness and develop Family Readiness Plans.
 Coordinates regular monthly meetings, develop meeting agendas, strategic planning, program implementation,
and evaluation.
 Collaborator and partner with local Military Units, Post, Base, and Reserve Units to implement programs,
provide direct services, and support both deploying and returning Military Personal and family members.
 Overseen, directed, and monitored $365,000 dollars in effectiveness and program performance in all direct
Veteran programming.
 Developed, modified, and implemented new programs such as; 30 specialized Veteran events, including but not
limited to – Housing, Job Readiness, Hiring Fair, Interview Preparation, and Financial Education Sessions.
2014-2016, We Help Ourselves, Outreach Director, 624 N. Good Latimer, Ste. 200, Dallas, TX. 75204.
214-871-2420. President: Matt Roberts
 Developed five new program sites and regions (local, state, nationally)
 Support Program Sites (local, state, national), ensuring ongoing local program excellence and consistency in
implementation.
 Assist in increasing sales goals consistent with agency financial plans.
 Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to advance the WHO brand, identity,
and broaden awareness of its programs and priorities across all districts.
 Assist in development of supplementary marketing materials as needed for continued expansion
 Present WHO® information to school personnel/administrators, parent groups, and community
organizations
2011-2014, Operation Healthy Reunions, Program Director, 624 N. Good Latimer, Ste. 200, Dallas, TX.
75204. 214-871-2420. President: Matt Roberts
 Established program sustainability beyond expected life of the program. Secured funding and expansion for the
program to increase services.
 Recruited, assisted, and managed over 55 Community-based Mental Health Professionals, evaluating the
credentials of each provider to ensure their license and certificate of liability insurance is in good standing.
 Represent the Organization and the program at local and state community meetings, coalitions, and committees as
appropriate. Also establish and foster relationships with local battalions/military installations and other agencies that
support the program’s Military Personnel and family members.
 Managed services in 14 counties, including Ft. Hood in Killeen TX.
 Provided services to over 400 clients and provided over 2,747 hours of free and confidential counseling services to
Veterans and their families.
2010-2009, University of Texas at Arlington, Development Specialist, 40+ hrs. per wk., 605 S. West St.
Arlington, TX. 76015, Telephone: 817-272-2771, Supervisor: Donielle Smith
 Assisted in development, coordination, and implementation of program activities on UTA campus and the
Dallas/Fort Worth area preparing and presenting health and substance abuse information and data to faculty, staff,
students, and local agencies.
 Implemented and evaluated state compliance regulations for the University Health Center. Established
cooperative relationships with local business, agencies, and coalitions for partnership and program
collaboration.

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 Principle Monitor of the AAAHC Accreditation Task Force ensuring complete compliance for Exemplary
Status. Monitored and reported on the Health Centers Quality Management and Improvement study, Health
Education and Health Promotion , and Pathology and Medical Laboratory Services self assessment committee.
 Developed and implemented the President’s campus initiative of a 100% tobacco free University.
2009-2004, Louisiana Tech University, Regional Director. 45+hrs per wk., 200 Main St. Ruston, LA.
71270, 318-257-2000: Supervisor: Dr. Larry Proctor
 Founder of Parish Health and Wellness Coalitions in Region 8, North Louisiana, facilitator of meetings,
implementation of programs and objectives, and evaluator of coalition and programs within the faith based
community.
 Organized advocates for local and state advocacy efforts, overseeing a team of 11 faith based and
community-based employees for program building and implementation.
 Reporting directly to upper leadership regarding program development and financial sustainability.
 Coordinated daily projects in 13 Parishes total, building job readiness programs in over 10 entities throughout
North Louisiana.
 Promoted and built a program and cooperative relationships with faith based community churches,
employers, state, and local government officials.
 Developed and implemented over 1,500 comprehensive job readiness assessments through extensive
screenings and provided educational programs, collecting Empirical Data to development a Comprehensive
District Resource Guide, and District Strategic Plan.
 Monitored the effectiveness and performance of all program activities regarding the Federal TANF Smart
Moves Grant Funding.
 Developed Parish wide programs evaluated deficiencies and modified activities in budget development and
management.
 Lead Program Investigator for Grants and Contracts, reporting budget, programmatic data, program
evaluation, and future funding.
Subject Matter Expert
Fund Raising
Public Speaking
Community Service
Public Relations
Grant Writing
Accrediting Processes
Development of Strategic Plans
Core Standard Evaluations
Quality Management and Improvement
Education and Promotional Campaigns
Featured in numerous articles: Who’s Who of Black Dallas, Dallas Morning News, Neighbors Go etc.
Author of Op-Ed piece: Service Members Deserve Better Healthcare Options
By Nekima Horton and Col. Allen B. West
Principle Monitor-(AAAHC) Taskforce Team: Self-Assessment Team and Accreditation Process. Review of
Strategic Plans, Core Standards, Quality Management and Improvement, and Health Education and Promotion. 100%
of team members passed review process resulting in the Center receiving full AAAHC Accreditation.
Performance Improvement Process (PIP)
Increased education and assessment by 25% over the baseline, documenting results to appropriate reporting
committees. Reviewed and analyzed a 10% random sample and reporting findings to appropriate superiors.

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Hurricane Katrina: LSU E.A. Conway Medical Center
Created and implemented an emergency nation-wide network of referral agencies for displaced Katrina victims.
Effectively managed a 113% increase in case load capacity.
Professional References:
Tracy Little, Director, Dallas County Veteran Services
972-345-0710
tracy.little@dallascounty.org
Major General James Williams USMC (Retired)
214-882-3852
Williams1@sbcglobal.net
Stephanie Couser, SVP, Dir. of CRA and Community Affairs
469-223-4974
stephanie.couser@mutualofomahabank.com
Personal Reference:
Dr. Freddy Haynes III
Friendship West Baptist Church, Head Pastor
469-767-9914
alpha@fdhaynes.org
Education
Masters of Social Work
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Art- Sociology, Minor in English
Louisiana Tech University
Computers
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook