Kenyetta Mccurdy-Byrd

Experience

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  West End Neighborhood House

  Sept 1997 - Feb 2019

  Deputy Director

  Kenyetta served as Deputy Director of the West End Neighborhood House, a community-based organization that provides a full array of social and community services; a tenure which spanned two decades. From managing teams, processes, and operations to generating revenue, Kenyetta helped lead West End in attaining amplified organizational success and productivity, while forging strong partnerships throughout Delaware and the surrounding area.

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  The WRK Group

  Mar 2019 - now

  Chief Operating Officer

  REACH Riverside serves as the coordinating organization leading revitalization strategies that promote upward economic mobility for residents of the Riverside neighborhood. Employing the Purpose-Built Communities’ model, the revitalization focuses on three pillars: 1) redevelopment including high-quality, mixed-income housing, 2) a cradle to college and career readiness pipeline, and 3) community health, wellness, and safety initiatives. REACH, in collaboration with service partners Kingswood Community Center and The Warehouse (an innovative teen center with more than 150 partner organizations) work together to transform Riverside into a robust, healthy, and vibrant community. The Warehouse, REACH Riverside and Kingswood Community Center are collectively known as the "WRK Group". To learn more, visit www.wrkgroup.org. Show less