Nekiesha D.

Nekiesha "Nikki" D. serves as the Head of Partnerships Growth at Playworks, where the focus is on enhancing children's physical activity and fostering their social and emotional skills through play. Prior experience includes roles at Goodwill Industries International as the Director of Partnership Engagement, responsible for enhancing dignity and quality of life for individuals through community strengthening and career training. Previous positions also include Manager of Partner Engagement and Virtual and Volunteer Services Program Manager at Goodwill. Additionally, Nikki held the position of Director of Programs at the 114th Partnership, dedicated to assisting young people in navigating education and career pathways, and worked as Project Manager/Trainer at Reading Is Fundamental, promoting children's literacy. Nikki earned a BA in English Language and Literature from North Carolina Wesleyan University.