As a seasoned nonprofit executive and founder of MPOLO Business Solutions LLC, Kieta Iriarte-Amin has built a formidable legacy of empowering Baltimore’s communities through strategic leadership and financial stewardship. With expertise in managing over $300 million in federal, state, and private funds, she transforms resources into lasting community impact.

At the helm of BMORE EMPOWERED INC, Kieta has pioneered initiatives supporting Black women and girls in entrepreneurship, while fostering partnerships with dozens of grassroots organizations. Her role as Vice President of Strategic Partnership and Communications at the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund showcases her talent for energizing stakeholders and crafting inclusive communication strategies that amplify community voices.

Kieta’s impact extends beyond individual organizations. Through MPOLO Business Solutions, she has provided vital capacity building and technical assistance to over 50 Baltimore-based grassroots organizations, ensuring their sustainability and growth. Her experience with Baltimore City Public Schools demonstrated her masterful ability to navigate complex financial systems while maintaining unwavering focus on community benefit.

A proud alumna of Towson University, where she earned her MA in Nonprofit Management, Leadership and Professional Studies with honors, and Georgetown University’s Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Kieta brings both academic rigor and practical expertise to her work. Her board service with Mariposa and FEMEquity reflects her ongoing commitment to advancing gender equity and community empowerment.

Today, Kieta continues to reshape Baltimore’s nonprofit landscape, combining strategic vision with grassroots action to create pathways for lasting change. Her work exemplifies the power of linking resource management with community-centered leadership to build a more equitable future.