Meet Nadia
A thoughtful partner for consequential work
I’m a strategic advisor and thought partner with more than 20 years of experience serving the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. I help organizations make sense of complex questions, listen across perspectives, and move toward clear, thoughtful decisions—then continue learning, adapting, and refining the work over time, with community knowledge and lived experience at the center.
As a proud Arab American and the daughter of an immigrant, I believe deeply that community knowledge must be integral to the decisions that affect people’s lives. That conviction has shaped my career: listening closely to what communities need and value, developing strategies and practices that are responsive to what I hear and informed by evidence, and continuing to refine the work as we learn what creates meaningful change.
I am endlessly curious and love immersing myself in new topics, understanding the forces shaping a field, and working alongside nonprofits and foundations to develop thoughtful responses to difficult challenges. I also bring a genuine sense of optimism to the work. Change, uncertainty, and unexpected obstacles do not discourage me; they are part of the process of asking better questions, adapting thoughtfully, and finding a constructive way forward together.
What grounds my work
What I bring to the work
A systems perspective
I see connections among issues, communities, strategies, relationships, and changing conditions—helping clients understand the larger landscape surrounding a question or decision.
The ability to find clarity
I absorb information quickly, identify meaningful patterns, and translate complexity into a clear story, practical insight, and useful direction.
Care for people and process
I create thoughtful processes that respect community knowledge, make room for different perspectives, and help people participate meaningfully.
Experience & Credentials
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More than 20 years of nonprofit leadership and consulting experience, including extensive work with philanthropy
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Former Director of the National Network for Arab American Communities
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Former Director of Strategic Partnerships and leadership team member at ACCESS
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Founder of the Campaign to Take on Hate, with extensive national advocacy experience
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Certified Professional Co-Active Coach
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Extensive nonprofit and civic board service, including service as an elected school board member