ADAM D. POWELL

Adam D. Powell is president and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County, a leading nonprofit organization that has served the area for over 100 years. His role encompasses all aspects of leadership, including articulating his vision and bringing it to life through strategy, increasing financial support while ensuring fiscal oversight, developing new initiatives, improving processes and promoting a positive, inclusive culture.

A compassionate and results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in strengthening communities, Adam is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission to improve the lives of Tarrant County and North Texas residents. Prior to joining UWTC in 2025, Adam led Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region as its president and CEO, where he doubled the organizational impact over five years and nearly tripled its revenue.

In 2025, he was named to the 500 Most Influential List by Fort Worth, Inc. The year prior, he was inducted into the Forbes Nonprofit Council, an honor set aside for top nonprofit executives around the country. Adam was named a D Magazine/D CEO Leadership Excellence finalist in 2024 and 2023 and was honored as a Dallas Business Journal 40 under 40 recipient in 2021.

Adam holds a B.S. degree in mass communications from Jackson State University, an M.S. in social work from University of Texas in Arlington and is pursuing his Ed.D. in leadership and innovation from Purdue University. He currently resides in Fort Worth.