Nonprofit Executive | Strategic Partnership Builder
I help organizations, communities, and institutions create lasting impact through collaborative leadership, economic opportunity, and community-centered solutions.
For more than 15 years, I have led initiatives that connect government, philanthropy, nonprofits, educational institutions, and industry partners to address complex social and economic challenges.
Key Highlights
- 18+ years of executive and nonprofit leadership experience
- Managed regional initiatives involving 800+ stakeholders
- Managed $17 million in workforce and economic development investments
About
I work at the intersection of public policy, community development, and systems change—building partnerships that unlock opportunity for historically underserved communities.
As Senior Program Manager for the California Jobs First initiative at LAEDC, I helped coordinate one of California's largest regional economic development collaboratives, engaging 800+ stakeholders across LA County's 88 cities and overseeing $17 million in community investments.
I served as Executive Director of the Lillian Mobley Multipurpose Center, where I led workforce development, economic mobility, and community empowerment programs focused on creating sustainable opportunities for underserved communities.
Economic development, workforce systems, grantmaking, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration. I specialize in bringing together government agencies, philanthropy, educational institutions, employers, and community-based organizations to create sustainable solutions.
Master of Public Administration. 18+ years of executive and nonprofit leadership experience dedicated to advancing equitable economic opportunities and strengthening communities through collaborative leadership.
Leadership Impact
California Jobs First
Led regional outreach, engagement, and stakeholder collaboration efforts supporting economic development and workforce investment strategies across Los Angeles County.
Community Development Leadership
Directed programs and partnerships focused on workforce development, economic mobility, and community engagement.
Grantmaking + Capacity Building
Designed and managed grantmaking initiatives that strengthened community organizations and regional partnerships.
In this talk, Chioma explores how authentic leadership and community-centered approaches drive sustainable impact. She shares lessons from her work across Los Angeles County’s nonprofit and public sector ecosystems, emphasizing the power of listening, trust-building, and collaborative problem-solving in addressing systemic economic challenges.
I'm always interested in exploring strategic partnerships, speaking opportunities, and collaborative solutions to create impact.
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