Power On Heels Fund, Inc

Power On Heels Fund, inc. is focused on advancement of Latinas and we desire to advocate the need to minimize the impact of gender pay gap inequity Latinas and their families face daily. Through our specialized programs, mentorship and scholarships, Power On Heels Fund, Inc. is able to accelerate their professional growth, increase earning potential and cultivate future.

POWER On Heels Fund, Inc. desires to enable greater success for Latinas – A critical engine in America's economic growth. By assisting Latinas in becoming aware and to tackle the growing burden of pay gap inequity and focus their efforts on the developing the skills and confidence needed to excel in their field and business. Most importantly, guiding them through processes on how to eliminate the pressures of financing their education, professional, and personal growth.

POHF has been focused on four key areas:

1. Executive Board has set a strict schedule to meet and communicate and collaborate within our community. This is most helpful to keep key initiatives, mission and activities in the forefront. Our Executive Board members are committed to our mission, future planning and needed funding. They are in constant contact with funders and to secure advocates.

2. Advisory Board and committees meet monthly to discuss execution and volunteer contributions. We have been extremely successful in securing supporters and volunteers.

3. Members and participants have been surveyed to better understand the impact Gender Pay Gap has had on them. Using this information to create case studies, bring those stories into the program content. This feedback creates a stronger connection and their involvement.

4.Securing Sponsors and Partners wt mission for developing future Latina leaders and building financial competency is key

Each of our board members are all seasoned and proven leaders in various industries.
Educational programs have been designed by professional development specialists, content designs and global cultural experts.

As Board Members interviewed to ensure capabilities and expertise.

Each person was trained to conduct the training to ensure intent.

Building relatiosn with community stakeholder to build advocates and partners.

Sharing our mission and goals to gain commitment and understanding.

Since launching Power On Heels and all our programs in Jan. 2019, the ability Power On Heels to IMPACT the lives of 1200 Latinas. Through our partnership with our communities sponsors, members, University of Houston Downtown, and the Tejano Center - Raul Yzagiurre School for Success our outreach was a success. In 10 short months, POHF executed a focused strategy to ensure we could teach, guide and inform Latinas to SHIFT and create a POWERFUL future that will impact the lives of their families and communities.

3 Professional Development Events - Latina Power Series
3 Latina Power Purse Program @ UofH
1 Latina POWER Purse Program for Girls - Tejano Center for the 2019 Senior Class. In addition to receiving our program, POHF was able to secure a donor to give the 24 participants a Chromebook to assist in the fall as they entered colleges having access to technology is a real obstacle for college freshman and impacts their overall success.
1 Conference - Community Awards and Scholarship Awards Presentation
11 Scholarship - Each Latinas was awarded $1000 - 6 professional award and 5 Students (Total $11, 000 distributed)