Nakia is excited to join Beyond Bedtime as their Senior Director of Development. With nearly two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Nakia has raised over $30 million to support youth development, social justice, and arts and culture initiatives. Her work has consistently centered on the equitable distribution of resources to marginalized and disenfranchised populations, ensuring communities have the tools they need to thrive.
Nakia studied organizational leadership at Fordham University, where her work explored the intersections of race, faith, and philanthropy. A proud Harlem native now rooted in Brooklyn, Nakia is the mother of two beautiful, bold, and bright children who inspire her unwavering commitment to youth development and equity. She is also a lover of reading, arts, and culture, and she thoroughly enjoys exploring the living history of New York City.