Empowering Endeavors Inc.
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Elizabeth Speakerman, MEd.

President

Elizabeth Speakerman has taught secondary students for 30 years while
raising 5 children. She holds certificates in: Special Education, ESL (English as a Second Language), and Elementary Comprehensive. She is a proud Aggie as she completed her bachelor’s degree from Texas A & M. She also earned her Masters Degree in Reading at Sam Houston State University. Teaching students with reading difficulties, dyslexia, and Irlen’s Syndrome has been rewarding, but knows there is so much more work to be done. Her experience has led her to create this non-profit, Empowering Endeavors Limited, to reach out to community members who still need help “adulting”. The goal is to develop a mentoring program within the
community to offer a more complete education that is not directly taught in schools. This would allow people, who need the additional support, to learn the skills for productive, independent living.

Bruce Young

Director

Bruce Young is a co-creator and key inspiration behind Empowering Endeavors, known for his integrity, leadership, and dedication to service.

Education & Skills:

  • Studied Psychology, University of Houston–Clear Lake

  • Focus on cultural awareness and behavior development

Bruce’s most important role is being a dedicated father, modeling service, responsibility, and respect every day.

Volunteer Work (Non-Profits):

Community Contributions:

  • Improved organizational outcomes

  • Maintained and repaired facilities

  • Organized camping and field trips

  • Developed community organic gardens

  • Encouraged community engagement

  • Led fundraising projects

Construction & Development Experience:

  • Worked with W.S. Bellows, Linbeck, Turner Construction

  • Developed safety programs and managed budgets/schedules

  • Contributed to ConocoPhillips HQ expansion (Houston)

  • Built/supervised projects and interior structures

  • Contracted Ronald McDonald House project

  • Rebuilt Macy’s stores after Hurricane Ike

  • 12+ years in real estate development

Esmeralda Flores

Secretary

Esmeralda recently graduated valedictorian from a local high school. This
20 year-old is a prime example of the type of person who would benefit
from our endeavors. Her contribution is the unique perspective of the
young adults/community members that we will be serving. She is making
her journey into adulthood and responsibilities, part of which is being a
founding member of the Empowering Endeavors Board.

Kelly Smith-Babineaux

Treasurer

Kelly brings her experience with running small businesses. Her
background includes working with special needs young adults training for
employment. She is skilled in finding community support/benefits, as well
as the process of applying for assistance.
Her story is one of resilience in dealing with life obstacles. She is an
example of how our participants can navigate through difficult times in our
demanding world.