N.E. Love Empower, Inc. was founded on the belief that education transforms lives. Here's the full story, the team behind it, and the governance record that keeps us accountable.
N.E. Love Empower, Inc. was founded on the belief that education transforms lives. Through years of working directly with students and educators, we saw firsthand the gaps in access to STEM, literacy support, creative outlets, and classroom resources, especially in underserved communities.
But we also saw something else. We saw learners who had the ability but not the belief, and educators who wanted to do more but lacked the resources to get there. That is what drives us.
We created N.E. Love Empower to bridge those gaps through hands-on STEM programs, academic support, literacy enrichment, arts integration, and professional development that equip both students and educators with the tools they need to succeed.
"We don't just teach Science. We build confidence in Science. In Math. In Reading. In asking hard questions.
In discovering what each person is truly capable of."
Our work focuses on building confidence, strengthening skills, and creating opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom and into every area of life, delivered in person across South Florida and virtually to families statewide.
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Core program pillars serving students and educators
FL
Miami-based, serving communities across Florida
FL 501(c)(3)
Florida nonprofit corporation, pending IRS recognition
Deondra Johnson
Founder & Executive Director
Kellie Dennard
Board Member, Treasurer
Angelica Barnes
Board Member, Secretary
Doyinsola Akinsomisoye
Program Manager
Esteban Hincapie
Program Manager
N.E. Love Empower, Inc. maintains a full governance record, adopted by our Board in February 2026, so that donors, grant reviewers, and regulators can verify how we operate and how funds are used.
Our governing documents include adopted Bylaws, a Conflict of Interest Policy signed annually by all Directors and Officers, a Board-approved Compensation Policy, and internal controls for financial oversight and record retention. Copies are available to grant funders and reviewing agencies upon request.
Legal Name
N.E. Love Empower, Inc.
State of Incorporation
Florida
EIN
41-4254377
Tax-Exempt Status
501(c)(3) application pending (Form 1023)
Principal Office
Miami, Florida
Deondra Johnson Founder & President / CEO
Angelica Barnes Secretary, Board of Directors
Kellie Dennard Treasurer, Board of Directors
The Corporation does not operate for the private benefit of any individual. Compensation, when paid, is reviewed and approved by disinterested Directors and documented in corporate minutes, consistent with our adopted Compensation Policy.
