Tempest Carter
About Tempest Carter
Tempest Carter serves as the Director of Community & Economic Development at ACHIEVEability, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in economics and extensive experience in community development, she focuses on youth empowerment and poverty eradication initiatives.
Work at ACHIEVEability
Tempest Carter has served as the Director of Community & Economic Development at ACHIEVEability since 2019. In this role, she focuses on youth empowerment programs and advocates for educational initiatives aimed at poverty eradication. Her work involves engaging in economic development projects that create opportunity-rich environments for the community.
Previous Experience at The Enterprise Center
Prior to her current position, Tempest Carter worked at The Enterprise Center as a Commercial Corridor Manager from 2016 to 2019. During her tenure, she managed initiatives in the 52nd Street area of West Philadelphia, contributing to the development and revitalization of commercial corridors.
Educational Background at Temple University
Tempest Carter earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Temple University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. This educational foundation supports her work in community and economic development.
Experience in Community Development
Tempest Carter has a diverse background in community development. She worked as a Commercial Corridor Manager at Esperanza from 2014 to 2016 and served as a Community Environmental Conservationist with the Peace Corps in Panama from 2012 to 2014. These roles have equipped her with skills in managing community projects and fostering local engagement.
Community Initiatives and Advocacy
In her professional career, Tempest Carter has implemented community art initiatives to enhance cultural vibrancy in West Philadelphia. She actively engages in programs that empower youth and advocates for educational opportunities aimed at reducing poverty in her community.