About Nikki
As an independent strategic advisor, facilitator, and educator, I blend my diverse professional experience with academic rigor to deliver holistic, practice-drivens olutions that generate measurable impact.
My foundational expertise in the social sciences shaped my early career leading award-winning community development initiatives in Los Angeles and Detroit. Transitioning to the private sector, I gained six years of progressive leadership experience, culminating in the role of Chief Impact Officer, where I integrated social impact, customer success, and product innovation to drive business growth. As a key executive team member, I developed strategic presentations for investors and prospects, orchestrated critical initiatives bridging executive vision withtactical execution, and led global client engagements to scale CSR and philanthropic initiatives. Notably, I architected a foundational business intelligence database for an AI product, leveraging qualitative research and data analytics to unlock strategic insights and enhance product capabilities.
Recent Client Engagements:
- Bridging Public Policy and Brand Communication: Elevated brand integrity and compliance through the development and ongoing implementation of an evaluation methodology and communication strategy for a UK outdoor clothing brand, ensuring alignment with the UK Green Claims Code and other global sustainability policies.
- Pedagogy and Facilitation in Business Management: Fostered strategic thinking and practical application in master's students at GEM Alpine Business School, delivering advanced coursework in change management, cross-functional team dynamics, and corporate sustainability to develop future impact leaders.
- Startup Governance and Strategy: Architected and operationalized comprehensive corporate leadership and product strategies for a UK-based tech platform, embedding social value in brand positioning and client solutions.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Grenoble (up to 50km)
Experience
- GEM Alpine Business SchoolAdjunct LecturerJanuary 2025 - Today (1 year and 5 months)Grenoble, FranceShape emerging leaders by designing coursework, delivering advanced pedagogy, and evaluating student performance in sustainability and organizational management courses for specialized master's programs. Fall 2025 semester included 93 hours of classroom teaching to 70+ students.
- NeffAdvisoryStrategic ConsultantJanuary 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)Grenoble, FranceServe as a trusted advisor to global clients, consulting on organizational management, product innovation, and sustainability strategy. Developed an evaluation methodology and communications strategy for outdoor retail brand, ensuring compliance with UK Green Claims Code and amplifying brand integrity. Orchestrated digital transformation for the grant operations of a Fortune 100 tech leader's philanthropic initiatives. Architected product strategy, including corporate social value, for a UK technology platform.
- ScaleWith (formerly Givewith)Chief Social Impact OfficerJanuary 2018 - January 2024 (6 years)Los Angeles, CA, USAElevated social impact strategy across all business units and products - from the value proposition to the customer journey - for a SaaS platform operationalizing a purpose-driven business model. Throughout six years of progressive leadership, directed a network of 140+ nonprofits aligning across all 17 UN SDGs, channeling five and six-figure global giving with clients. Pioneered a proprietary, AI-driven business intelligence database in collaboration with product and engineering, enhancing data-driven decision making for clients. Led strategic visioning and culture transformation initiatives with the CEO and Chief Product Officer for effective decision making and increased accountability across the executive team.
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Education
- Master of Urban PlanningUniversity of Southern California, Sol Price School of Public PolicyMaster of Urban Planning
- Cultural Anthropology and SociologyUniversity of Puget SoundB.A.