Nicki has devoted her career to telling the untold stories in communities across the country to advance equity and systemic change. Her work often centers around issues affecting women and rural communities, and she has developed a reputation as a skilled trainer in race equity and movement journalism.

At Turn Two, she amplifies the important work being done by members of the Community Foundation Awareness Initiative, the Community Foundation Opportunity Network, and other social good organizations. Whether that’s spreading the word about the rapid response funds these organizations establish after disaster strikes in their communities or shining a spotlight on community foundation grantees on the ground running food banks, daycares, and critical services, Nicki is committed to telling others about these organizations that are often the best-kept secrets in their communities.

Nicki is the co-founder of Indi/visible and a former co-director and board member of Women AdvaNCe, advisory council member of Press On, and Prismatic Resident with the Cypress Fund.

In her past roles, she raised awareness around topics ranging from higher rates of C-sections in minority women to the CROWN ("Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair") Act. She worked to advance North Carolina women’s health and equality issues in the local, state, and national media and trained and uplifted American Indian women to raise their voices and share their personal stories about their cultures, experiences, and issues affecting them.

You can often find Nicki picking up wampum on the beach, swimming or exploring the North Carolina coastline.

Email Nicki: nicki@turn-two.co