Denetrick Powers

As Director of Planning & Engagement and co-founder of NEOO Partners, Denetrick Powers leads complex planning, engagement, and placemaking efforts through empathetic, data informed processes. With 10+ years spanning community organizing, cultural planning, and public art, he brings a blend of strategic analysis and accessible storytelling to help partners move from vision to action. His practice centers equity and implementability—designing engagements that surface clear choices, build trust across stakeholders, and translate community priorities into decision-ready outcomes.