Dr. Marquetta Nebo

Co-Secretary

About Dr. Marquetta R. Nebo Strategic Nonprofit Executive Driving Sustainable Impact and Scalable Solutions
Dr. Marquetta R. Nebo is a results-driven nonprofit leader and operational strategist with more than two decades of experience managing complex programs, leading high-performing teams, and fostering cross-sector partnerships that create measurable change.

With a Doctorate in Urban Education Leadership and a certification in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management from the University of Memphis, Dr. Nebo brings a rare blend of academic insight and frontline leadership. She currently serves as Administrative Director at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she oversees multimillion-dollar research initiatives, manages operational and financial strategy across multiple departments, and leads cross-functional teams to advance pediatric health equity.

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Her earlier work as Executive Director of Families of Incarcerated Individuals, Inc. highlights her track record of organizational growth, funding diversification, and community-based impact. Under her leadership, the organization expanded by more than 50%, secured sustainable funding streams from government, philanthropic, and corporate sources, and built successful reentry and mentoring programs in collaboration with local and federal institutions. Dr. Nebo’s approach aligns closely with the priorities of foundations and corporate partners: scalable programming, data-informed decision-making, and a commitment to measurable outcomes. She has led successful grant development efforts, designed donor stewardship strategies, and built enduring relationships with funding institutions that share her mission of equity, education, and empowerment. As a former board member of Family Promise of Memphis and current board member of Power Center CDC, Dr. Nebo is deeply invested in community transformation through collaboration.

She understands what foundations and corporations need from their nonprofit partners — transparency, accountability, and impact — and delivers all three with excellence. Whether launching new initiatives, strengthening governance, or expanding program capacity, Dr. Nebo is the kind of strategic partner who turns investment into tangible, lasting results.