Prenita Mack
Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives @Charleston Regional Development Alliance
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives @Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Charleston, SC, US
I lead cross-sector strategic initiatives that advance economic development, innovation, and business growth across the Charleston region. My role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution—providing structure, continuity, and momentum across complex, multi-stakeholder efforts.Key ContributionsLead high-impact, multi-phase initiatives supporting regional innovation, venture development, and ecosystem growth, often spanning public, private, and nonprofit partners.Serve as a central point of coordination across leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into executable programs.Drive planning, governance, and performance tracking across strategic priorities to ensure alignment with long-term economic development goals.Lead strategic planning, oversight, and stewardship of the $500K+ Global Business Development (GBD) budget, ensuring alignment across priorities, initiatives, and stakeholder commitments while maintaining fiscal accountability.Partner with corporate, government, and industry leaders to support business attraction, investment, and talent-focused initiatives across the tri-county region.Provide continuity and operational leadership during periods of organizational change, ensuring key initiatives progress without disruption.
EDUCATION
Rice University - Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
Strategic Project Management
University of South Carolina
Project Management Certificate Program
University of Michigan
Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Grant Training Center
Grant Writing Certificate
ABOUT PRENITA MACK
I work at the intersection of economic development, innovation, and execution—helping turn ambitious ideas into initiatives, platforms, and programs that actually scale.My strength is sitting between strategy and delivery: aligning partners, building structure, and ensuring momentum doesn’t stall once the planning phase ends. I’ve worked across public, private, and nonprofit environments—often during periods of growth or transition—where clarity, coordination, and follow-through matter.I bring experience building and leading ecosystem-driven initiatives that support minority-owned businesses, startups, and emerging industries. This includes launching new programs and platforms, shaping venture and funding strategies, and working closely with leadership and stakeholders to translate vision into measurable outcomes. I’m particularly comfortable in environments where things are still being built and refined, not fully packaged.While my background includes marketing and communications, I’ve always used those skills as strategic tools rather than end goals—supporting economic development priorities, institutional positioning, and partner alignment. As my work has evolved, my focus has shifted toward strategic initiatives, innovation platforms, and institutional strategy rather than functional execution alone.Whether building something from concept to market or leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, I care about work that creates real impact and durable systems. I’m drawn to roles where collaboration matters, decisions have weight, and there’s room to shape outcomes rather than simply manage tasks.Selected Impact• Led ecosystem-building initiatives driving membership growth and new revenue through strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and programming• Played a lead role in securing and implementing a Relentless Challenge Grant–funded initiative supporting regional innovation and economic development• Supported early-stage venture and funding initiatives expanding access to capital for minority- and women-owned businesses• Led turnaround and growth efforts across programs and clients, improving operations and driving new revenueFocus Areas• Strategic Initiatives & Execution• Innovation Platforms & Ecosystem Development• Economic Development Strategy• Cross-Sector Partnerships & Stakeholder Alignment• Venture, Capital & Program Development• Operations & Program Management (PMP)
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