Tekoa Pouerie has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, community advocacy, and project development. She currently serves as the Chief Development Officer for Harbor House of Central Florida, a domestic violence organization, where she oversees fundraising efforts. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Power Promise Organization, increasing annual revenue by 60% during her time there. She also co-authored an educational curriculum series and has received several awards for her community involvement and nonprofit leadership.

1. TEKOA POUERIE
Orlando, FL  (407)529-7894  tekoapouerie@gmail.com
"An experienced administrator, community advocate and leader with expertise in project
management, community relationship development, financial management, team building,
communication and comprehensive project execution."
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida December 2003
B.S. Criminal Justice
Areas of Concentration: Juvenile Delinquency and Public Affairs
Minor: Legal Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harbor House of Central Florida November 2015 - Present
Chief Development Officer
Harbor House is a domestic violence organization that seeks to eliminate domestic
violence in Central Florida by providing safety, shelter, empowerment, education and
justice.
Duties as the Chief Development officer included develop annual revenue goals and
plans to diversify and increase organizational budget through development strategy.
Milestones and Benchmarks:
 Conducted assessment and established a comprehensive development plan for
FY16-17
 Raised $100,000 within the first 6 months as Chief Development Officer
 Took the lead in grant applications which resulted in grant awards totals of $235,749
for the organization
 Organized, planned and hosted the Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Walk to bring
awareness to Domestic Violence
 Organized, planned and excited the Paws for Peace Walk to promote healthy
activities for humans and their pets
 Appointed to serve as organization’s subject matter news correspondent on high
profile domestic violence cases; featured on WKMG Channel 6 News and WESH 2
News
 Developed positive relationship with board of directors, donors, volunteers and
sponsors
 Supervised the Development Department, which comprised of 6 direct reports
Power Promise Organization, Inc. August 2008 – December 2013
Executive Director (August 2010 – December 2013)
The Power Promise Organization is a nonprofit organization that provide after school
programs, training sessions and youth conferences to offer scalable solutions for issues
facing youth living in at risk communities.

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Duties as the Executive Director included fulfilling leadership, management, and
administrative responsibilities.
Milestones and Benchmarks:
 Increased organization’s annual revenue by 60%
 Founded the Orlando Power Hoopsters basketball team to teach physical,
emotional and mental health among teens
 Requested funding from the City’s Mayor to fund the Orlando Power Hoopsters
basketball team
 Received awards for 75% of grant applications submitted (see grant listing)
 Applied for and received over $400,000 to implement the Power Princess program in
Orange County schools
 Established relationship with the City of Orlando, Orange County Sheriff Office,
Department of Juvenile Justice and Orange County Public Schools
 Became an After School Programs (ASP) subcontractor
 Created organizational management and strategic planning
 Assisted the Board of Directors in implementing and monitoring a viable fundraising
plan
 Hosted the Butterfly Lunch fundraisers for the organization to secure annual donors
 Coordinated meetings with key stakeholders, politicians and community leaders
 Staff Governance – Hiring, Workload Assignments, Yearly Evaluations
Power Promise Organization, Inc. (continued)
Director of Operations (August 2008 – August 2010)
Duties as the Director of Operations included program implementation, oversight and
operational responsibilities.
Milestones and Benchmarks:
 Created the annual Teen Summit to teach healthy life styles and healthy
relationships to Teen Girls.
 Monitored the implementation of grants to ensure that the programs were
compliant with all grant and local expectations as well as modified programming
when necessary.
 Ensured consistent and responsive delivery of high-quality programs based on locally
assessed community and donor needs and objectives.
 Participated actively in identifying donor prospects.
 Administrative responsibilities of policy and procedure development
 Assured the availability of materials to program mission and needs.
PowerfulEducation Technologies, LLC. June 2006 – August 2008
Vice President
PowerfulEducation Technologies specializes in the creation of character education
curriculum that enhances personal development, life skills and social skills.
PowerfulEducation workbooks enable teaching, learning and innovation within

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educational systems. You’ve Got the Power! ™ Workbook Series is a trademarked
brand of PowerfulEducation Technologies.
Duties of the Vice President included the development and execution of leadership,
management, and administrative responsibilities critical to achieving the research and
educational mission of the company.
Milestones and Benchmarks:
 Co-authored educational curriculum for Character Education work book series,
You’ve Got the Power! ™
 Created pre/post evaluations to measure learning outcomes
 Created intellectual property for supplemental computer learning webinars
 Created workshops, presentations and lesson plans for student conferences
 Developed research partnerships
 Coordinated meetings with leaders in Education
 Wrote research papers and proposals
 Developed research, education and technology commercialization plans
 Developed research strategy and road map
Making It Count Programs September 2006 – August 2008
Motivational Speaker
Making It Count, owned and operated by Monster, is one of the nation’s premier educational
training and advisory organization for today’s students and parents.
Milestones and Benchmarks:
 Received A++ Presenter’s Certification two consecutive years.
 Delivered educational presentations to over 5,000 high school students and college
students annually.
 Offered motivation and information to students on how to make the most of
their high school experience
 Facilitated collegiate workshops on college success, test-taking skills, goal
setting, time management, and critical thinking.
 Assisted with evaluation and data collection for the program
Helping Others Pursue Excellence (H.O.P.E.) August 2003 – August 2008
President
Milestones and Benchmarks:
 Established collaborative partnerships with accredited colleges and universities
 Developed and delivered lectures on building leadership capacity and
professional enhancement for Colleges and youth groups throughout the United
States and Australia.
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were aspiring leaders.
 Created literature and lectures on leadership theory, management theory and
organizational dynamics.
GRANTS & CONTRACTS
City of Orlando. Community Investment Grant. Grant writer and researcher,
$145,000. 2016-2017
Orange County Government. Emergency Services Grant. Grant writer and
researcher, $60,749. 2016-2017
Orange County Government. Community Development Block Grant. Grant writer
and researcher, $30,000. 2016-2017
U.S. Department of Juvenile Justice, Division of Juvenile Delinquency. Racial and Ethnic
Disparities (RED) and Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Law Enforcement
Training. Program Manager, $55,554. 2015-2016.
City of Orlando, Mayor’s Matching Grant. Orlando Power Hoopsters. Contract Manager.
$9,000. 2013-2014.
After School Programs, Inc., 21st
Century Grant. Character Education and Family
Strengthening Program. Power Days. Subcontractor, $140,000. 2012-2014.
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Division of Prevention. Summer Programs:
Preventing Juvenile Delinquency in the State of Florida. Principal Investigator,
$39,667.54. 2013.
Department of Juvenile Justice, Division of Prevention. Gender Specific Initiative: Power
Princess. Principal Investigator, $429,000. 2010 – 2013.
Department of Juvenile Justice, Division of Prevention. Disproportionate Minority
Contact: Offering Children Successful Outcomes. Principal Investigator, $90,000.
2010 – 2013.
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Division of Prevention. Turning Your Life
Around: Pilot Program. Principal Investigator, $30,000. 2008-2009.
AWARDS AND HONORS (selected sample)
o Empowerment and Advocacy Award – Woman to Woman, Inc. 2015
o National Congressional Recognition presented by Congresswoman Corrine Brown –
2012, 2014
o Recipient of the Sheriff Citation Medal for Community Involvement – Orange County
Sheriff Office 2012

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o Women Who Mean Business Award – Orlando Business Journal 2012 nominee
o People on the Move – Orlando Business Journal 2011
o Women of the Year – Orlando Times 2008
o Member Spotlight Award - Metropolitan Urban League 2007
o Woman of the Month – Onyx Magazine 2007
o EBONY Magazine: “30 Leaders Under 30” – 2005
o Finer Womanhood Award – 2003
o Annie Singleton Award – 2003
CERTIFICATES
o Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence – CORE certified 2016
o National Criminal Justice Training Institute of Fox Valley Technical College -
Procedural Justice for Minority and At Risk Youth Certificate 2015
o Department of Juvenile Justice - PREA Standards Certificate 2013
o Rollins College Nonprofit and Philanthropy Leadership Center - Certificate in
Proposal Writing 2012
o Rollins College Nonprofit and Philanthropy Leadership Center – First Steps in
Fundraising 2012
o Rollins College Nonprofit and Philanthropy Leadership Center – First Steps in
Fundraising 2012
o National Business Incubation Association - Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Certificate 2009
o Monsters.com – A++ Motivational Speaker Certification 2006
o Guardian Ad Litem Certification – Seminole County Family Court 2004
MEMBERSHIPS
Circuit 9 Department of Juvenile Justice Advisory Council, Secretary (present)
Circuit 9 Department of Juvenile Justice Disproportionate Minority
Contact Committee, Chair (present)
Kingdom Acceleration, Member (present)
Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership 2012-2013
Orange County Juvenile Justice Board, Vice Chair 2010-2013
Ultimate Life Church, Youth Administrator 2007-2009
Universal Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, Chair 2006-2010
Metropolitan Urban League Young Professionals, Member 2006-2008
Citrus Club, Young Executives 2003-2006
AMTA-American Mock Trial Association, Lead Student Attorney 1999 – 2002