After leading Scenic Jacksonville, Inc. as its executive director for more than six years, Nancy Powell will retire from the position this April.
Board President Bill Hoff made the announcement last month, adding that a search for Powell’s successor has begun and that the organization is preparing for a seamless transition to its next executive director.
“Nancy has been an amazing advocate for improving Jacksonville,” Hoff said. “Her strategic, yet passionate approach to the issues that matter has propelled both Scenic Jacksonville and our city forward.”
With Powell as its leader, Scenic Jacksonville expanded its annual Great Cities Symposium into a marquee event, drawing prominent city and civic leaders and stakeholders to hear insight and experiences from compelling speakers from several of Jacksonville’s peer cities.
In early 2020, Powell led efforts to form the Riverfront Parks Now coalition and chaired the RPN steering committee for the first four years, during which time the coalition grew to 14 nonprofit organizations.
Powell shared that plans for her retirement have been in the works within the organization since last summer.
“It’s been my honor to work with so many talented people – Scenic Jacksonville’s Board of Directors, city, civic and community leaders, and our dedicated Riverfront Parks Now coalition nonprofit organizations and members,” Powell said. “We’ve accomplished a lot. At the same time, I’m ready to pass the baton and look forward to seeing Scenic Jacksonville continue and grow its impact.”