Nixon & Co. provides high-quality consulting services that bridge the pervasive gaps between impact and practice for its partners. We are a model for organizations that want to think more consciously about their work. We center dually on communities and organizational prowess and honor them as mutually dependent. If our partners are to serve effectively in a globalizing world, the sustainability of people, communities, and cultures in their sphere of influence must be prioritized.
We provide innovative solutions to the community/non-profit organizations and Pre K-16 education partners that promote a stronger sense of a diverse, human-centered culture and organizational purpose.
People are the heart. Processes become simpler. Practice is transformed.
Our Approach
We get proximate and uncover the unique impediments facing partners by creating community. We recognize that the power to change lies within the existing environment and value the knowledge held by those who do the work every day. We learn first, then collaborate to develop a collective understanding and use that lens to address issues rather than prescribe solutions. We leverage the power of co-creation while cultivating environments where individual contributions are honored and incorporated into the missions, visions and strategies of our partners.
Our Approach
We get proximate and uncover the unique impediments facing partners by creating community. We recognize that the power to change lies within the existing environment and value the knowledge held by those who do the work every day. We learn first, then collaborate to develop a collective understanding and use that lens to address issues rather than prescribe solutions. We leverage the power of co-creation while cultivating environments where individual contributions are honored and incorporated into the missions, visions and strategies of our partners.
Guiding Principles
What influences our approach?
We seek to inspire our partners to think differently about their work and aim to encourage their communities to invest in the process of transformation by sharing a clear and uncomplicated path forward built on co-creation & mutual benefit.
We are intentional in our work of aligning systems to the needs and aspirations of people because we have the collective expertise.
We are confident in our approach that results in proof points that validate the unique, effective contributions we make to our partners.
We avoid overly complex language and industry jargon. Common language matters!
Our Team
Who are we? Why are we different?
In a moment when terms like cultural competence and equity are being reduced to buzz words, Nixon & Co. delivers true value to its partners. That difference lies in who we are and who we are committed to.
Rooted in community, we are a network of educated, conscious practitioners who have walked the path of the disenfranchised. We have grown up in systems that did not consider us, did not fit us, did not resemble us. The key to changing what ails the world is in our DNA – is in our experience.
We know that human-centered action is the only good action and in conveying that to our partners, we demonstrate it. We consider our partners’ unique position as we push them to develop inclusive practices.
The work our associates do with partners is authentic and considers its impact to the systems that hamper the impact of their people and culture. We meet partners where they are and take them to what is next level in their own context while celebrating flexibility and authenticity.
Our Team
Who are we? Why are we different?
In a moment when terms like cultural competence and equity are being reduced to buzz words, Nixon & Co. delivers true value to its partners. That difference lies in who we are and who we are committed to.
Rooted in community, we are a network of educated, conscious practitioners who have walked the path of the disenfranchised. We have grown up in systems that did not consider us, did not fit us, did not resemble us. The key to changing what ails the world is in our DNA – is in our experience.
We know that human-centered action is the only good action and in conveying that to our partners, we demonstrate it. We consider our partners’ unique position as we push them to develop inclusive practices.
The work our associates do with partners is authentic and considers its impact to the systems that hamper the impact of their people and culture. We meet partners where they are and take them to what is next level in their own context while celebrating flexibility and authenticity.
Services
> People & Culture (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion (DEAI))
> Mission/Vision Statement Development
> Community Listening/Convening/Engagement (Strategy + Facilitation)
> Community Space Design + Redevelopment
> Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)
> Interpretive Planning (Exhibit + Programming)
> DEAI-Centric Content Strategy/Program Design
> Strategic Partnership Development
Nixon + Co. Studios
We believe in holding open, community-facing space that ensures a safe & non-transactional experience for the partner/communities we serve. This starts with proximity to many of the assets (neighborhoods, cultural identities, community values) required to solve some of tomorrow’s most complex problems. The next time you’re in Charlotte, NC or St. Petersburg, FL, drop in and catch the vibe.
Nixon + Co. Studios
We believe in holding open, community-facing space that ensures a safe & non-transactional experience for the partner/communities we serve. This starts with proximity to many of the assets (neighborhoods, cultural identities, community values) required to solve some of tomorrow’s most complex problems. The next time you’re in Charlotte, NC or St. Petersburg, FL, drop in and catch the vibe.
The 16th Street Community Garden
The 16th Street Community Garden is a therapeutic space for residents in the heart of south St. Petersburg, Florida. Our focus is to provide a nurturing environment that encourages good health through educational services and bridging the gap between the accessibility and affordability of healthy food options. Additionally, the garden will serve as a platform for fostering effective neighborhood social changes through exchanging information. It will allow residents to leverage their talents, abilities, and ideas, providing many benefits for them and the community. The garden will serve as an access point to commune with others to gain the tools needed to embark on the journey to wellness.
