Kelly Powell-Evans Promoted to Chief Operating Officer
Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) has promoted Kelly Powell-Evans to chief operating officer. Powell-Evans, formerly the organization’s vice president of community services, has a strong history of leading community-based programs and serving as an advocate for children. She will work in close partnership with fellow C-suite executives and oversee vice presidents leading the organization’s strategic priority areas, including housing, mental health, and community services, encouraging a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.
Powell’s experience as vice president community services during the pandemic offered her the opportunity to work closely with leadership, helping CPSFL to pivot and increase services as needs grew. “I realized I had a passion for operations during the pandemic, ensuring everyone in our organization had what they needed to succeed and continue serving our community.” She is proud to join the senior leadership team, recognizing the diverse views they bring to achieve their mission to partner with communities to change the odds for children and families facing social, emotional, and financial adversity. “Our team members are from different backgrounds, bringing a variety of perspectives and innovative ideas to take CPSFL to the next level.”
Powell developed her leadership skills as an entrepreneur, creating the Safe Kids program that works to keep children safe from injury, a commitment she made to children locally and around the world. Internationally, she was part of the team that created the first-ever child passenger safety program in Qatar and serves as a member of the Safe Kids Worldwide Advisory Board and as a coordinator of the International Autonomous Vehicles for Children Consortium. In the U.S., Powell-Evans worked on a University of Virginia team to provide training and technical assistance for motor vehicle injury prevention to the country’s 573 federally recognized Native American tribes.
“Kelly has quickly risen through the ranks at CPSFL because of her comprehensive management skills, talent for employee development, and dedication to our mission,” said Scott Hansel, CPSFL CEO. “She deeply understands the needs of both residents and employees and how to open up opportunities where families can build great futures.”
Strengthening her bond with employees and overcoming barriers is Powell-Evans’ goal. “The voices of employees and families are most important to me as we walk together side by side to see what we can accomplish together.”
Powell-Evans is a resident of unincorporated central Palm Beach County, FL, and a graduate of Virginia Tech University and Leadership Palm Beach County.
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