EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

A management and leadership development professional with more than 30 years of broad-based experience which includes: public policy, political and economic empowerment, fiscal management, mass communications, internet and computer technology, and community development.

A visionary, capable of providing expert strategic planning management and implementation skills to actualize an organization's goals.

Demonstrated leadership in community-based development and revitalization issues. A proven track record for consensus building. Professional affiliations with key members of local, national, and international private and public sector organizations.

EDUCATION

Dec. 2011        M.P.A. Public Administration, Texas Southern University

May 2009        M.A., Communications, Texas Southern University

May 2007        B.A., Speech Communication, Texas Southern University Magna cum Laude

HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Legend of Houston Award, Texas Southern University College of Science and Technology, 2003

Outstanding Leadership Award, Port of Houston Authority, for service as advisory board member in successful efforts to create an effective race neutral Small Business Development Program, 2003

Admitted as Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum, for demonstrated commitment to leadership, service and civic engagement, 2001

Award for Recognition of Support and Service, South Asian Chamber of Commerce, 2000

Alex Award for Legal Excellence & Service to the Houston Community, NAACP Legal Redress Clinic, 2000

National Black MBA Award, Rice University, 1999

Order of the Niger Award, The Nigerian Foundation, 1997

Blacks in Government Award, 1997

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Director, Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace, Texas Southern University, April 2003 –Present

Interim Director, Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace, Texas Southern University, July 2002 –2003

Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Houston, Texas, January 1998 – 2001

    (As an elected member of the Houston City Council, Boney represented a diverse constituency of over 187,000 Houstonians and served as one of the fifteen members of the Council that reviews, ratifies and oversees the City of Houston’s $2.7 billion annual budget. This included a $1.4 billion operating budget, 23,000 employees. Additionally, the Council oversees a five year capital construction program that exceeded $.3 billion and the management of a total debt of $6.3 billion.)

Member of Houston City Council, representing District D, January 1996 – 2001

    (As District D Councilmember, I administered an annual budget of $292,718 in the District D officer and a separate budget of $334,446 in the City of Houston Mayor Pro-Tem office. Both offices employed the most advanced, state of the art, internet and computer technologies at City Hall. The District office independently operated and maintained its own encrypted, virtual private network.)

City Council Committee Chair Positions 1996-2001

    Chair, Sub-Committee on Africa and the Caribbean, MWDBE and Small Contractor Development, Mayor’s HIV/AIDS State of Emergency Task Force, Regional Planning, Housing and Community Development, Council Governance, Ad Hoc Committee on Electronic Voting Systems, Co-Chair Sexually Oriented Business, Fourth Ward Interdepartmental Task Force

City Council Committee Membership 1996-2001

    Ethics, Fiscal Affairs and Management Initiatives, International Trade, Aviation, Business and Tourism, Cellular Towers, Competitive Bidding, Council Rules, Customer Service Initiatives, Economic and Community Development, Environmental Concerns and Health, Legislative, Neighborhood Planning and Protection, Redevelopment and Revitalization, Regulatory Affairs and Ordinance, Transportation, Infrastructure and Technology

Principal Strategist, Consultant, BSR Consulting, 1992 – 1997

    (major clients included: Maximus Corporation (Strategic Planning Consultant - Texas State Medicare Medicaid program, John Sharp Campaign for Governor, Paul Hobby Campaign for State Comptroller, and Harris County Campaign for a new Courthouse)

Radio Producer and Host, “From the Frontline”, KYOK-AM Radio, News and Information Program, 1993 – 1995

Radio Producer and Host, “From the Frontline”, KPFT-FM, Radio News and Information Program, 1989-1995

Strategic Planning Consultant and Leadership Development Trainer, 1992 – 1995(major clients included: Peace and Justice, Red River Peace Network, Peace Farm, Houston Non-violent Action Committee, etc.)

Community Advocate and Consultant 1982 - 1996

Radio Producer and Host, “From the Frontline”, KPFT-FM, 1989 -1995

Counselor and Administrative Consultant, Over the Hill, Inc. September 1988 – May 1989   (managed a pre-employment and work maturity skills program that recruited non-violent youth offenders on probation and provided training in preparation for work and job opportunities. The program achieved a 95% success rate)

Chairman successful “Coalition to Free Clarence Lee Brandley”, 1987 - 1991

    (Advocate for an innocent man, falsely accused of rape and murder sentenced to be executed. *Subject of the Showtime movie:”Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story” release, summer 2001.)

Project Director, Computerized Education Project - New Covenant Presbytery, June 1984- November 1986   (A project that taught disadvantaged youth and adults basic computer literacy and office management skills)

Ordained Baptist Minister, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church by Rev. William A. Lawson, November 1981

Community Organizer and Leadership Development Trainer, The Metropolitan Organization, January 1981 – October 1982   (TMO, local Houston affiliate of the IAF network, a multi-racial, interfaith federation of 65 Houston area churches)

Program Developer/Coordinator, HOPE Development, Inc., January 1980 – July 1980

Director Education Department, Houston Area Urban League, January 1978 – August, 1979.  (Authored a study of educational achievement of minority youth in HISD, wrote ‘Project Excel’, a federal grant funded by H.E.W. for $97,000 to facilitate school desegregation, one of the principal leaders involved in the team that negotiated an unprecedented out-of court settlement in the HISD school desegregation case)

Owner and Manager, African Imports and Exports, March 1977 – June 1978

    (First African Import and Export store in Houston)

Television Producer and Director, KHOU Television (CBS Affiliate), August 1975 – December 1976

(First African-American Television Director in Houston, Texas, Directed newscasts, promotion and commercial productions, produced and directed ‘Contempo’ half hour television and information show, produced and directed 1 hour specials on the Houston Police Department, Race Relations and the Houston Independent School District)

Radio Producer and Announcer, KYOK-AM Radio Station, Houston, Texas December 1975 – November 1977

Radio Producer and Announcer, KCOH-AM Radio Station, Houston, Texas March 1974 – November 1975

Legislative Aide, State Representative, Craig A. Washington, January 1973 – May 1973

Television Producer and Host, Black Images, KLRN-TV, September 1972 – June 1973

    (First locally produced African American television show in central Texas)

Radio Producer and Host, “In Black America” and Soul on Ice, KUT-FM, September 1970 – June 1973   (First locally produced African American Radio Talk Show in central Texas, distributed to 120 affiliate stations in 27 states)

Radio Producer and Host, “Soul on Ice”, KUT-FM, Austin, Texas, March 1970 – August 1973  (First locally produced African American Music Show in Austin, Texas)

Legislative Aide, State Representative, Curtis Graves, Summer 1971 Special Session

GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS

Hudson Foundation Challenge Grant, $100,000, September 2006

HEW Grant, Project Excel! Awarded $97,000 to facilitate HISD School Desegregation, January 1978

Houston Voter Education Project, Authored and secured a $5,000 grant to fund a six-month non-partisan program to register and educate voters. Organized voter education and leadership skills workshops and registered 3,000 new minority voters directly and 10,000 new voters in coalition with other community organizations. Provided transportation to and monitored 40 predominantly Black precincts on Election Day.

MAJOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. HIV/AIDS Training Institute, 2000
   

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3. Hate Crimes Hearing, July 1998
   

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5. Town Hall Meeting on Affirmative Action, November 1997  
   

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7. Four African American Leadership Summits 1997 - 2000
   

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9. Kennedy Heights Environmental Hearings, August 1996
   

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11. Sexually Oriented Business Committee Hearings, October 1996
    

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13. TSU Small Business & International Trade with Africa Conference, April 1999
    

UNIVERSITY AND GRADUATE SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS

1. Chair, Legislative Task Force, Earl Carl Institute, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 2004-Present
   

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3. Co Chair, Annual Intercultural Conference, Tavis Smile School of Communications, 2003 - Present
   

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5. Member, International Programming Committee, Texas Southern University, 2004 - Present
   

PREVIOUS BOARD and ADVISORY COMMITTEE AFFILIATIONS

1. Member Board of Directors Houston International Festival Foundation, January 2007 - Present
   

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3. Chairman, Board of Directors Houston International Festival Foundation, January 2008 – December 2008
   

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5. Member, Port of Houston Authority Small Business Development Advisory Board, March 2003 - Present
   

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7. Member, Howard University Board of Visitors, March 2003 – 2005
   

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9. Co-Chair 4th Ward Inter-Departmental Task Force,
   

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11. Co-Chair, Harris County Minorities and Law Enforcement Coalition, 1978 – 1981
    

12. (an organization developed with the assistance of the U.S. Justice Department, designed to foster an alliance
    

13. Between the African American and Hispanic communities, law enforcement officials in the City of Houston
    

14. And Harris County for the promotion of better understanding, cooperation and the elimination of racial
    

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17. Chair, Houston NAACP Voter Registration and Mobilization Committee, February 1997
    

18. Volunteer Consultant, United States Department of Justice, 1978 – 1995
    

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21. Member Steering Committee, Houston Housing Authority, Allen Parkway Village/4th Ward Neighborhood
    

22. Revitalization Plan 1985
    

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24. Organizer, Houston Congressional Black Caucus Weekend, 1981
    

25. (Organized Congressional Judiciary Sub-Committee Hearing on allegations of HPD misconduct and brutality)
    

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27. Member, SHAPE Community Center Board of Directors 1979 – 1981
    

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29. Chairman and Charter Member, Houston Public Action Committee (HOU-PAC), 1979 - 1980
    

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

1. Leadership Training
   

2. Community Organizing
   

3. Strategic Planning
   

4. Management and Administration
   

5. Radio and Television Production
   

6. Strategic International Development
   

7. Management of Multicultural Organizations
   

8. Urban Community Development in the United States
   

Professional References:

1. The Honorable, Dr. Lee P. Brown, Former Mayor, City of Houston
   

2. The Honorable, Bob Lanier, Former Mayor, City of Houston
   

3. Miguel Garcia, Deputy Director, Community Resource Development, Ford Foundation
   

4. Al Haines, former Chief Finance & Administration Officer, City of Houston
   

5. Dr. Robert Stein, Dean, Social Service Division, Rice University