About Community Prosperity Institute
CPI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities build the knowledge, strategy, and capacity needed to participate in and benefit from development and economic investment. We work alongside local partners to make complex processes easier to navigate, support informed decision‑making, and create pathways for communities to shape outcomes that reflect their priorities and long‑term goals.
A Community‑Centered Nonprofit in Brevard County
Communities are often included in development conversations—but not always equipped to participate effectively or sustain long‑term benefits. CPI exists to change that reality by helping local groups build the knowledge, structure, and confidence needed to navigate development with clarity. We support communities across Brevard County and beyond as they strengthen their readiness, understand complex processes, and advocate for outcomes that reflect their priorities. Our work ensures people have the tools to participate fully and shape decisions that influence their long‑term future. Reach out to us at (312) 532-4654 or via email.
How We Approach This Work Differently
We believe communities deserve more than a seat at the table—they deserve the preparation, strategy, and long‑term support needed to shape outcomes that last. Our approach blends education, planning, and systems thinking so people aren’t just participating in development, but entering the process ready, informed, and positioned to benefit. By focusing on long‑term prosperity rather than short‑term wins, we help communities build the clarity and capacity required to influence decisions in ways that reflect their priorities and strengthen their future.
Yolanda Bouchée — Founder
Yolanda Bouchée is the Founder of the Community Prosperity Institute and Revitalized Communities, bringing more than 30 years of federal leadership experience to this work. Her career includes serving as the Regional Chief of Brownfields and Land Redevelopment and the Superfund Community Chief at EPA Region 5, where she focused on community‑centered redevelopment and long‑term environmental outcomes. Throughout her leadership roles, she has specialized in advancing environmental justice, guiding sustainable development strategies, and helping communities navigate complex redevelopment processes with clarity and confidence.
Yolanda’s approach is grounded in the belief that communities deserve both a voice and the preparation needed to influence decisions that shape their future. Her work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that redevelopment efforts are equitable, informed, and responsive to local priorities, and she continues to champion models that strengthen community readiness and long‑term prosperity.
Nicole Commodore — Executive Director & President
Nicole Commodore is a healthcare attorney and national community impact leader with extensive experience structuring and negotiating community‑centered agreements for large‑scale redevelopment projects. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing equitable healthcare access and strengthening institutional partnerships that support vulnerable populations. Nicole’s work spans roles in advocacy, public policy, and program leadership, including serving as National Director in Ascension’s Community Impact department, where she helps facilities address health equity, disparities, and social determinants of health.
She has led major initiatives such as transforming an abandoned school into a $20M permanent supportive housing campus in Detroit and guiding the development of community‑based health models in Washington, DC. Her background also includes federal lobbying, statewide pediatric advocacy, and grassroots organizing training. With a JD focused on healthcare law and a foundation in international relations and bioethics, Nicole brings a rare combination of legal expertise, community advocacy, and mission‑driven leadership to CPI.
How Our Ecosystem Strengthens Community Prosperity
Revitalized Communities
Revitalized Communities brings deep expertise in community‑centered redevelopment, helping local groups understand complex processes and prepare for long‑term outcomes. Their work complements CPI by supporting readiness, clarity, and sustainable decision‑making throughout redevelopment efforts.
RC Funding
RC Funding provides financial strategy and investment alignment that reinforce long‑term community prosperity. Their role ensures redevelopment efforts are supported by responsible funding approaches that match community priorities and strengthen the overall ecosystem CPI works within.