Nadia is a transformative leader and strategic equity and inclusion educator experienced in systems change, strategic partnerships, leadership development, equity, diversity & inclusion, and event management. She is a visionary leader committed to supporting transformative change through collaborative learning and dialogue that centers and uplifts the voices and experiences of those traditionally underrepresented and marginalized in our communities, and especially those for the Global Majority. Nadia is an expert facilitator, strategic planner, educator, and coach.

Nadia holds a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Policy and conceived the unique concept of The Triple Burden through her research and scholarship focused on factors impacting the sustainability and empowerment of Black women leaders in predominantly white institutions. Her timely research was well received having been cited in a number of publications. She is a qualitative experienced in various methods of data collection, analysis, and management. Her particular focus and expertise is in uncovering remarkable data from traditionally marginalized groups, and she coaches others in reconsidering and reframing data validity stemming from these groups, especially in the form of storytelling and lived experiences.

In addition to her Ed.D., Nadia earned a BS in Business Administration from Saint Michael's College, a Master's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Management from San Jose State University and a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from Champlain College. 

In 2021, Nadia co-founded The Creative Discourse Group, a Black+LGBTQ+Woman owned certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) that works with communities, teams and leaders to advance equity, inclusion and justice through transformative change. As the Chief Operations Officer of TCDG, Nadia provides operational leadership and guides a number of multi-year projects serving clients in a variety of market sectors including education, health care, housing, and regional planning.

Nadia has held roles in higher education including in Education Research and as an Equity Initiatives Director. Currently she is a Lecturer teaching courses on Intercultural Communications, Race and Racism in the United States, Strategic Partnerships, Sports and Society, and Events. She supports a number of community organizations and currently serves as a Corporator for Northfield Savings Bank.

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