Partnership Team

Nichelle A. Poindexter is Senior Vice President of Membership and Investor Relations for the Greater Houston Partnership, an economic development organization and chamber of commerce with more than 900 members across a 12-county region. Her mission is to serve, support, and help companies cultivate new relationships, generate revenue, and engagement opportunities in the Partnership and throughout the Houston region. Poindexter is driven by the belief that strong community and economic growth are built on meaningful relationships and a shared vision for success.

Poindexter’s professional background is a unique blend of nonprofit and for-profit experience, with an emphasis on revenue generation, team development, and leadership. Characterized as a “connector,” she has been acknowledged for her ability to attract and build strategic partnerships and alliances with individuals at all levels of a corporate organization. Her expertise in both B2B and B2C environments and her background in staffing give her a deep understanding of organizational needs and talent acquisition, which she leverages to foster growth within the Partnership.

Poindexter recently earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a graduate certificate in Sales Management and Business Development from the University of Houston-Downtown. She began her career in the music and entertainment industry, working in Dallas, New York, Houston, and Los Angeles, and served in marketing and business development leadership roles for Music World Entertainment (Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child), Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and TiVo. An articulate communicator and presenter, Poindexter is a sought-after speaker and panelist for industry conferences, higher education programs, and local, civic, and community associations.

Poindexter graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with dual majors in communications and business. She has completed extensive board and civic leadership training as a member of the United Way Project Blueprint Class XXXVII and the Center for Houston’s Future Leadership Forum 2021. She also received a Fund Development Certification from Rice University in 2021.