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Tameka Henry

North Las Vegas, Nevada

Tameka Henry is the Executive Director for The Obodo Collective. Obodo’s mission is to provide long term solutions and support to eliminate multi-generational poverty in our communities. This work includes eviction court observations to keep families housed, supporting families with referrals for resources including free child care and mutual aid, and combating food insecurity. Obodo’s gem is its Urban Farm at 1300 C Street on the Historic Westside. This project will increase access to locally grown quality produce and offer gardening classes and chef demos.

Her position on several mission driven organizations allows her to continue to advocate for the issues that matter to her most. This includes:

  • Co- founder and Chairperson for Rise Up Nevada an education advocacy group for families;
  • Nevada Head Start Association;
  • Region IX Head Start Association;
  • Chairperson of Acelero Learning Clark County Board of Directors;
  • Board Member and Director of Mentorship for T.U.L.I.P.S.;
  • Vice Chairperson of the North Las Vegas Library Board of Trustees;
  • Committee member of Children’s Advocacy Alliance Strong Start;
  • Ambassador for Make it Work Nevada;
  • Member of the (SOT) School Organizational Team at Northwest Technical Academy;
  • and Parent advisor for The Aspen Institute in the initiative for postsecondary success for parents.
Stories Featuring Tameka Henry
October 2, 2023
Pando: Connection, Commitment, and Growth Among Ascend Parent Advisors
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April 10, 2023
New Report: Reimagining Child Welfare
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June 15, 2022
Ascending at the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival
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January 14, 2021
The Time Is Always Right To Do What Is Right
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December 9, 2020
Investing in Futures Means Investing in Families: Announcing the Two-Generation Prenatal to Three Learning and Action Community
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October 23, 2020
Here’s to Warriors and Weavers for Care
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Explore how the Ascend Network mobilizes over 500 organizations using 2Gen approaches to enhance the well-being and potential of families.