Howerton & Howerton Consulting

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Achieve your leadership and organizations goals.

We work with current and future leaders to help ensure success in your unique culture. We customize both coaching and training experience for individuals and groups of leaders at all levels in the organization.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to driving impactful changes at the intersection of leadership, communication, and public policy. With a focus on political strategy, executive coaching, and transportation advocacy, we help leaders and organizations navigate complex challenges, communicate effectively, and create sustainable solutions for a better future.

Why Howerton & Howerton

  • Proven Experience: Years of success in political campaigns and political policies, leadership development, and advocacy efforts.
  • Versatile Skill Set: Unique ability to connect diverse fields for comprehensive solutions.
  • Passion-Driven: A lifelong commitment to creating meaningful and lasting change.

Brenda Howerton Consultant

Experienced leader dedicated to community engagement, with a strong background in local government, strategic planning, and public service. Proven track record of driving policy initiatives, advocating community development, and promoting transparent governance. Stakeholder engagement, fiscal management, and coalition building, passionate about advancing equity, sustainability, and economic growth in Durham County. Committed to advocating for public schools, students, families, teachers, and facilities. Seasoned policy advisors, board governance, organizational structure, executive coaches in career development, and public service have contributed to the success of my career.
Brenda Howerton
Founder
Brenda Howerton

Awards and Recognition’s

  • Award recipient from the North Carolina Association of County Government for Exemplary Service on the NCACC Board of Directors (seven years of service), 2024,
  • Award recipient from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Durham Alumni Chapter

SAPPHIRE for recognition and appreciation of Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Durham Community in the Area of Social Action, 2024.

  • One of 24 women leaders recognized for the critical aspects of policy development process to deliver better community outcomes at the federal level. Featured in a press release as an example of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to elevate the voices of diversity in America, January 2024.
  • Recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award from the National Organization of Black County Officials, 2023.
  • Recipient of the Outstanding Baby Advocate Award for State and Local policymakers received from Think Babies NC Alliance, 2020.
  • Recipient of the 1st Atlantic Surety Founders Award for unwavering commitment to the success of 1st Atlantic Surety Company, 2019.
  • Certification of Recognition for Women in Government Class, 2018.
  • Durham County: The Woman of Distinction “Our Minds, Our Voices” recognized for work in the field of Public Service by media pioneer Cathy Hughes, an African American entrepreneur, radio and television personality (Radio One).
  • Honored by the Durham Committee of the Affairs of Black for unwavering record of addressing the social, economic, health, civic, educational, political, and cultural realities of Durham, 2023
  • Certifications and Training

    Executive Coaching, NC State University – 2007 *Advanced Leadership Corps, UNC Chapel Hill, School of Government – 2010 *Hub Certification - 2024

  • Professional Affiliations

    North Carolina Association of County Commissioners - Board of Directors, 2018 - 2024 *North Carolina Association of County Commissioners - President 2017 *National Association of Counties (NACo) Healthy Counties Committee – Chair, 2022-2024 *Local Government Advisory Committee (US Environmental Protection Agency) – Member-2023 *Local Government Employees Retirement System – Board of Trustees

  • Boards and Commissions

    Founding Member, Counties for Guaranteed Income, 2022 *Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, 2020 *Audit Oversight Committee, 2020 *Member, Duke Regional Health Board, 2020 *Duke Health Chancellor’s Community Health Advisory Board, 2020 *Chair, City and County Committee, 2020 *Chair, Joint City/County Planning Committee, 2020 *Transportation Advisory Committee, 2019 *Durham Technical Community Board of Trustees, 2019 *Public Health Board, 2018 *Museum of Life Sciences, 2018 *Lincoln Community Health, 2018

  • State Committees

    Chair Healthy Counties Advisory Board, 2022-2024 *National Environmental Government Advisory Committee, appointed by Secretary *Michael Regan, 2023 *Chair, Workforce Development Subcommittee,2022 *Membership Committee, Large Urban County Caucus, 2018-2024

  • Community Involvement

    League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, Chatham Counties *Downtown Durham Rotary Club *Duke Campus Club *Durham Charms

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