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Kenyatta Powers - Rucker

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Vice President at TriPowers LLC
📍 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Kenyatta is an executive leadership coach and former government CIO, now leading KD Powers Consulting and serving as VP at TriPowers LLC. She specializes in developing women leaders in male-dominated fields, drawing from nearly 30 years of experience in technology leadership, including managing multi-million dollar budgets for the state of Maryland.

Her personal mission is deeply intertwined with her professional life, focusing on empowering others through mentorship, speaking, and her bestselling "Ladies in Tech" book series. A servant leader, she is active in her church and community, driven by her faith and a desire to see others grow and succeed.

She was named one of Government Technologys Top 25 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers for 2024.

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Current Role
Vice President
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Women in Technology
She is the founder of the "Ladies in Tech" platform and bestselling book series, dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of women in the tech industry.
Leadership Development
Through her firm KD Powers Consulting and programs like "Rise & Lead," she coaches high-performing women to enhance their executive presence and lead with greater impact.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
Vice President
TriPowers LLC
12-2019
Founder and CEO
KD Powers Consulting
9-2011 - 6-2024
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Maryland Department of Human Services
9-2007 - 9-2011
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Maryland Department of Human Services
2-2006 - 9-2007
Director of Technical Services
Maryland Department of Human Services
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Education
1991 - 1993
Management Information Systems
Virginia Union University
Bachelor of Information Technology and Organizational Leadership
Grace School of Ministry and Chaplaincy College and Seminary
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