Denetrick Powers
Co-Founder and
Director of Planning & Engagement

Memberships and Boards
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Humphrey School Alumni Association, Board Member
- Harrison Neighborhood Association, Past Co-Chair
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City of Lakes Commercial Land Trust, Forming Committee
M.A., Urban, and Regional Planning
University of Minnesota
B.S., Business and Marketing Education &
Fashion Studies
University of Minnesota
Areas of Expertise
Brief Bio
Denetrick Powers is the co-founder and Director of Planning & Engagement for NEOO
Partners. As a curator of space and experience, Denetrick leverages his
expertise in arts & culture with his background in urban planning to develop
creative programming solutions for public & private sector clients. Deeply rooted in his
values are honesty and trust which support outcomes in stakeholder engagement and
create sustainable relationships and goal-oriented outcomes.
Denetrick has had the pleasure of working with stakeholders of all backgrounds and
leadership positions resulting in more equitable development policies & practices adopted locally and nationally.
Hailing from the Northside of Minneapolis, Denetrick is a proud Polar and Gopher.
Denetrick’s passion for visual and performance art stems from his innate curiosity
and belief that creativity is a form of personal development. In addition to being an urban planning professional, Denetrick is also a lover of creative direction and the ability of art to communicate messages and inherent biases.