Ken Hubbell and Associates

Ken Hubbell
Little Rock, Arkansas Headquarters (United States)

Earned Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and sculpture from Syracuse University
Has managed private consulting firm for 15 years providing planning, strategy, communication and leadership solutions for nonprofit and public agencies, and coaching diverse stakeholders engaged in community collaboration for W. K. Kellogg, Ford, Northwest Area, Winthrop Rockefeller foundations, and Foundation for the Mid South
Served as consultant-coach for the University of Namibia (southern Africa) as it developed a northern campus engaged in expanding access to courses, degrees, micro-enterprise, leadership, business development and preserving indigenous culture for MDC with support from the Ford Foundation
Organized and directed the master plan for Mosaic Templars Center for African American Culture & Business Enterprise under the direction of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, 2002
Coordinated Master Planning process including initial staffing and budgets, along with major exhibits, catalog for Delta Cultural Center, Helena, AR, 1990
Facilitated community planning process, developed neighborhood and economic development plan for Hope VI mixed use neighborhood near the Clinton Presidential Library for the City of Little Rock Housing Authority, 2000.
Developed and coordinated a comprehensive public history project on the African-American experience in Arkansas, Persistence of the Spirit: 300 Years of the Black Experience in Arkansas, 1986: Responsible for exhibit research, design, development, promotion, and educational video programs and curricula
Strong Competencies: Group process especially around scenario planning, collaboration, strategic planning, web architecture, visual planning and storytelling, cultural heritage and leadership development, and graphic design.

Fredricka Sharkey

Originally from Indianola, Mississippi; Magna Cum Laude graduate of Alcorn State University; Webster University Honors graduate with Master of arts in Communications Management
Worked in the Mississippi Delta at the Greenwood Commonwealth and WABG-TV; main story coverage was education and economic development; one of two reporters to earn exclusive interview with President Bill Clinton in 1995 prior to presidential address
Recognized by Associated Press for collaborative work on breast cancer series at WTVA-TV in Tupelo
Worked to create television series for Big Brothers Big Sisters "One to One" showcasing students in program in need of mentors; program received many accolades
Created and hosted interview show on Little Rock public access television station
Served as voice talent for several public service announcements, radio and television commercials, and telephone operating systems
Class XXI Member of the Leadership Greater Little Rock institute; served on the LGLR Alumni Board 2007; Served on board of Arkansas Chapter of Public Relations Society of America 2004-2007; Volunteer with Catherine's House, Safe Places, and Dress for Success;
Strong competencies: crisis planning, creative writing, editing, media strategy and training, public speaking and coaching, public affairs, media relations, strategic planning, core message development, and team building

Emily Medlock

Earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Currently attending University of Arkansas at Little Rock towards a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management.
Seven years experience in non-profit organizations in areas of international humanitarian aid, medical equipment recycling, at-risk youth programming, and housing.
Served one year as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Missoula, Montana with the Flagship Program developing and coordinating after school programs for high school students.
Developed medical equipment donation program at Medical Bridges in Houston, Texas, involving local hospitals, clinics, corporations, and churches.
Part of an international relief team who collected and distributed medical supplies to areas affected by the Southeast Asia Tsunami disaster in 2004 and the Pakistan earthquakes in 2005.
Worked on special events committee, planning the annual fundraising gala, managing the production of a promotional video, and securing auction items.
Acts as KHA Project Manager. Tracks trends and issues of non-profit sector in relation to governmental policy, philanthropy, and fundraising.
Strong competencies: program development, volunteer management, fundraising, financial management, grant writing, teambuilding, project organization and oversight, and public speaking.

Lee Southall Smith

Earned a Doctorate in Organizational Development (OD) from the Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, Ohio, 2007.
Earned a Masters of Applied Psychology (with Industrial/Organizational focus) from University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2002.
Serves as a Professionally Certified Integral Coach (PCIC) who specializes in career change, personal development, and leadership skills.
Four years instructing college students in Psychology, Communications, and Research courses.
Served as Development Coordinator for Kiwanis Club of Downtown Little Rock for 2006-2007.
Served four years Active Duty Air Force as a Medical Records technician and also Resource Management technician.
Affiliate, Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2002 to present.
Member, PSI CHI National Honor Society, 2002 to present.
Volunteer advocate, Rape Crisis, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, 1999-2004.
Strong competencies: coaching, personal development program design, public speaking, group processes around dialogue, group facilitation, team-building, organizational development.

Shareese A. Kondo

A native of Detroit, Mich., and graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism; she has a daughter, 12 and a son, 7.
Worked as a communications coordinator at the University of Arkansas Little Rock where she produced, edited and circulated a region-based magazine that centered on the university’s role as a community partner and region builder.
Trained staff and faculty in media relations and communications at the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service where she gained insight and knowledge about the state’s agricultural industry.
Owned and operated a media operations and voice recording contracting firm, S.A.K. Face Inc., where one of her clients included KATV-Channel 7. Under the KATV contract terms, she served as co-host of the “Daybreak” morning show.
Worked as a general assignment and beat reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for 7 years covering community and non-profit agencies, city government and higher education.
Reported and wrote stories for newspapers in the New York Times Company and Adams Publishing Group, where she covered news ranging from the trials of Dr. Jack Kevorkian to social and education issues in central Florida.
Taught computer-based literacy and math lessons and Microsoft Office programs to kindergarten through fifth-grade students for the Little Rock School District.
Serves as immediate past president of Senior Citizens Activities Today (SCAT); former board member of the Downtown Little Rock Community Development Corp., and is a member of Mosaic Church of Little Rock.
As Communications Specialist at Ken Hubbell and Associates she writes web-based stories and marketing materials for the Delta regions of Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana and the Mid South Delta Initiative.

Leah Stitz

Graduated with a Master of Science in Studies of the Futures from the University of Houston - Clear Lake in December 1999.
Served as a futures researcher and analyst for The Arlington Institute, a non-profit futures think tank in Arlington, VA.
Managed the Forecasts in Science, Technology & Engineering Program for Coates & Jarratt Inc., a futures research firm in Washington, DC.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology from the University of Arkansas in January 1985. Worked in food product development for Tyson Foods and Cargill, Inc. Worked in scientific & regulatory affairs for The Minute Maid Company and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition Division.
Member of Howard Rheingold's virtual online community, Brainstorms; the World Future Society; and the Association of Professional Futurists.
Special interests include innovation and creativity; new product development; food and hunger; water issues; biotechnology; emerging diseases; sustainability in business, agriculture and living; the business, government, non-profit interface; and world changing.
Strong competencies: trend identification & tracking; trend analysis; scenario planning; relating scenarios to actionable steps for organizations; research; writing & editing.

Haaveshe Nekongo-Nielsen
Southern Africa Associate

Earned a Masters of Science in Pharmacology from Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from St Paul's College, Lawrenceville, Virginia
In January 2003 became the Director of the Centre for External Studies at the University of Namibia Main Campus. The Centre for External Studies is responsible for the overall management, organization and development of the University's distance education programs
In 2001 became the Director of the Northern Campus, managing all activities (academic and community development) of the Campus. Together with the Founding Director of the Northern Campus, was instrumental in getting the two-year UNAM-Indiana partnership off the ground and acted as the Project Director
Served as a Coordinator for the Community Education Development Unit (CEDU) of the Northern Campus managing the community development activities of the Northern Campus and co-facilitated Vision to Action workshops with Ken Hubbell and MDC colleagues. Developed the New Leaders Initiative Programme, a Ford funded initiative, which aimed at identifying, developing and nurturing young leaders who are committed to the development of rural areas in Northern Namibia
Was instrumental in the establishment of the Northern Campus through community voices and action. Mobilized and organized community leaders into the University of Namibia Northern Campus Advisory Committee which brought about the establishment of the Northern Campus
Served as a Regional Academic Coordinator managing the University of Namibia distance education programs at the University's Northern Campus
Served as Vice Principal for Academic Affairs and taught Mathematics, Science, Animal Health and Genetics at Ogongo Agricultural College, Northern Namibia
Strong Competencies: Group dynamics, building partnerships, education policy development (higher education, adult education and distance education), teaching and learning at higher education level including conventional (formal) and distance teaching, community engagement and development, youth development, cultural and historical preservation, cultural/economic development, evaluation and research in community/rural development and educational issues

Gary Hubbell
Northern & Western United States Associate

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Michigan and a Masters of Science in Organization and Management from Capella University.
Prior to launching his own firm, provided planning, strategy and resource development counsel as a senior strategist to over 100 social sector organizations
Provided fund raising strategy and executive coaching to the General Secretary and headquarters staff of the World YWCA in Geneva, Switzerland.
Served as strategic planning designer and facilitator for numerous organizations, including the Association for Health Care Philanthropy, Providence Health System Foundations, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Concordia University-Nebraska, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, and Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation.
Developed strategy for and provided fund raising counsel to numerous capital campaigns and major gift initiatives nationwide for colleges and universities, hospitals and health systems, human and social service organizations, cultural organizations, and associations.
Strong Competencies: Group process in planning and change facilitation, design and execution of integrated fund raising solutions, attitudinal research, leadership development and coaching, and strong project management skills.
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