Dominic Powell is Vice President, Business Development and Partnerships for the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union. He is responsible for driving organizational growth by developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with the leadership at community colleges and school systems served by the Credit Union as well as exploring new market areas, identifying new opportunities to support education and increase brand awareness.

Powell has more than nine years of non-profit board experience, including serving as an advisory board member for the Howard County Public School System Academy of Finance, vice president of the Calvert County School Foundation, and board member of the Educational Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

His passion for supporting education aligns very well with the mission and vision of the Bright Minds Foundation. Due to the nature of his profession, he has a strong partnership with the Howard County Public School System, Howard County Library System and several other organizations that support the future of students in Howard County. 

Powell was born and raised in Maryland and has two children in the public school system. He believes that if given the proper support, all children can have access to education, resources and opportunities needed to be successful at school and life.

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About Bright Minds Foundation
Bright Minds Foundation is the Howard County public schools education foundation. We work to ensure each child in Howard County has access to the education, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed at school and in life. We do this by bringing together community support for programs and initiatives that increase education access, equity, and innovation. Bright Minds programs respond to the urgent and ongoing needs of children in four areas: digital inclusion, literacy & kindergarten readiness, college access, and teacher support & classroom innovation. To learn more and contribute, please visit Bright Minds website.