creator. strategist. collaborator

I’m a multidisciplinary creative who transforms ideas into inclusive, visually engaging stories across print, digital, social, and live experiences. My work lives at the intersection of design, equity, and strategy—anchored by a belief that good design makes complex ideas feel human, accessible, and actionable.

Whether producing a podcast graphic, designing a one-pager for policymakers, or directing a photo shoot, I bring clarity, empathy, and storytelling to every project.

I build creative systems that empower teams to co-create content while maintaining brand consistency.

Creative Strategy & Visual Communication

I’m a one-stop shop for thoughtful, values-aligned design — from first draft to final delivery.

Services include:

  • Branding & identity development

  • Graphic design (print + digital)

  • Web design (Squarespace, Wix, WordPress)

  • Strategic collateral (annual reports, one-pagers, toolkits)

  • Visual storytelling for campaigns, events, or programs

Facilitation & Participatory Program Design

I create space for people to connect, reflect, and take action — with clarity, warmth, and structure.

Services include:

  • Retreat + workshop facilitation (in-person + virtual)

  • Curriculum + program design

  • Team alignment sessions (Predictive Index, values mapping)

  • Strategic planning support

  • Creative community engagement

Recent Projects

Communications Strategy & Content Development

I help mission-driven orgs communicate with clarity and heart — turning good intentions into great messaging.

Services include:

  • Messaging and brand audits

  • Communications planning

  • Newsletter and social content strategy

  • Copywriting and editing

  • Audience engagement workflows + assessments (e.g., Typeform)

work by project
WF One-pagers
WF One-pagers

WF Annual Reports
WF Annual Reports

UHS Strategic Plan
UHS Strategic Plan

This is Nashville Live
This is Nashville Live

A dynamic live performance of This Is Nashville at Ingram Hall showcased the heart of the show for a broad public audience, capped off by a VIP reception for deeper donor and partner engagement.

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nicole has been writing and creating for most of her life. She has a way with words, a strong appetite for knowledge, and a deep desire to take things apart to make them better. She enjoys building teams and improving organizations. She has a special talent for forging a path where none exist. She's spent the last 7 years focusing on creating valuable experiences and designing tools for people of color, particularly young people.

She's all about exploring possibilities outside of established boundaries, and making sure black people are informed, creative, and intentional about the future.

Core Skills

    • Data Analysis & Reconciliation

    • Gift Processing & Donor Database

    • Grant Administration

    • Payroll & Case Management Systems

    • Branding & Identity Development

    • Collateral Design (print + digital)

    • Curriculum Design

    • Graphic Design

    • Slide + Handout Design

    • Typography & Custom Fonts

    • Visual Storytelling

    • Web Design

    • Board Retreat Support

    • Community Building & Engagement

    • Group Retreat Facilitation

    • Participatory Program Design

    • Predictive Index Facilitation

    • Strategic Visioning

    • Audio Editing

    • Event Video Production

    • Live Event Scriptwriting

    • On-Air & Event Moderation

    • Podcast Production

    • Video Interview Series

    • Event Planning & Production

    • Grant Writing & Reporting

    • Program Design & Implementation

    • Stakeholder Management

    • Volunteer Coordination

    • Workflow & Systems Design

    • Youth Development & Case Management

    • Audience Engagement

    • Brand Consultation

    • Fundraising & Donor Communications

    • Marketing Campaign Development

    • Newsletter Creation

    • Social Media Strategy

    • Strategic Communications Planning

Tools & Platforms

    • Buffer / Later

    • Google Analytics

    • Mailchimp

    • Meta Business Suite (for Instagram/Facebook)

    • Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign

    • Canva

    • Procreate

    • Adobe Audition

    • iMovie / Adobe Premiere Pro

    • YouTube

    • Zoom

    • Airtable

    • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)

    • Microsoft Excel / Word

    • Notion

    • Salesforce / Allegiance

    • Circle (online community platform)

    • Squarespace

    • Typeform / Fillout / Google Forms

    • WordPress