National Development Council
Henri Harper M.A.Ed is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community development, education consulting, and youth empowerment. As a Strategic Planner at Harper Education & Small Business Consultant since November 2019, Henri designs student achievement models and advocates for parental engagement and student self-sufficiency. In addition, Henri serves as Community Relations Coordinator at Grow America, focusing on affordable housing and small business lending to enhance thriving communities. Previous roles include Community Outreach Officer with the Iowa City Police Department, Program Director for the Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program, and Juvenile Court School Liaison at the Iowa City Community School District. Henri holds a Doctor of Education, a Master of Education, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice.
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National Development Council
NDC acts as partner, teacher, advisor, investor, developer and lender, bringing together technical know-how and capital for community and economic investment. We work with local and state governments and community-based organizations to help them create and implement their own unique economic and community development strategies. Over the years, our programs and services have evolved to reflect the changing policy environment, adding services and products to meet emerging needs. We provide technical assistance, professional training, small-business lending, debt and equity financing for residential, commercial, public, and nonprofit facilities. Our nationally-recognized training programs help build a professional workforce in economic and community development that can advance and sustain progress in their communities.