Tekela Redd

Partnership Relations Manager

Tekela Redd serves as Partnership Relations Manager at GENEDGE, where she leads strategic relationship development across manufacturing, government, and economic development sectors. In this role, she cultivates partnerships that strengthen regional growth, expand service delivery, and connect organizations to high-impact resources.

With a background in business process analysis, organizational leadership, and community development, Tekela brings a structured, results-driven approach to partnership engagement. She is known for building trust quickly, aligning stakeholders around shared goals, and translating strategy into measurable outcomes.

Prior to joining GENEDGE, Tekela held senior leadership roles in nonprofit and operational management, where she led cross-functional teams, strengthened compliance frameworks, and drove measurable performance improvements. 

Tekela holds a Master’s degree in Health Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Human Resources. She is passionate about economic vitality, strategic collaboration, and creating systems that empower organizations to thrive.