Nakia Sims
Advisory Board and Workgroup @National Public Housing Museum
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WORK HISTORY
Advisory Board and Workgroup @National Public Housing Museum
Dual roles building community and working collaboratively on multi-disciplinary design teams.*Ensure the success and sustainability of Corner Store Co-op; resident-led cooperative business*Identify and support core group to design, implement, and operate a worker-owned cooperative that does business with the museum.
EDUCATION
Lonestar
not applicable, Accounting, Pass
Houston Community College
Alternative Teacher Certification Program, EC-6 and Special Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Real Estate-Continuing Education
Turner School of Construction
Professional Development-Construction Management, Section 3, Resident Owned Business, MWBE (pending), HUB (upcoming)
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science, cum laude honors, Political Science, Advocacy, cum laude honors
The University of Texas School of Law
Jurisdoctorate, Law
The Australian National University
Law-Study Abroad
Texas Department of State and Health Service
Community Health Worker Certificate, Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
College of Biblical Studies - Houston
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
ABOUT NAKIA SIMS
The Langston Hughes Poem,\"Mother to Son\" sums up my grit. Here\'s my slight adaptation,\"Well,[potential colleagues, I\'ll write to] you [on Linkedln]: Life for me ain\'t been no crystal stairs. It\'s had [challenges in it] And places with no [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion][homogenous] But all the time,[I\'ve been creating innovative and measurable strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders] And [partners as well as supporting the pipeline development of diverse and inclusive representation in the workforce, and a proverbial seat at the table for people with lived experiences in homelessness and poverty.] And turnin\'[ personal blind-spots into teachable moments] And sometimes goin\' in the dark Where there ain\'t been no [diversity in leadership positions or non-profit decision-making reflecting the communities served]. So [companies, local/state/federal entities and non-profits], don\'t you turn your back. Don\'t you sit down on the steps \'Cause you finds it\'s kinder hard [to embrace changing imperfect systems entangled in systemic racism]. Don\'t you fall [back into promoting the status quo][I\'m] still goin\', honey [an entrepreneurial leader contributing to research, policy analysis and creating accountability measures with lasting impact. By admitting mistakes, engaging strategically, collaborating with stakeholders, leading inclusive partnerships, finding innovative answers to complex questions and advocating for the most vulnerable populations. What\'s my Why? Using my lived experiences in homelessness with both traditional and new sources of data to develop sustainable system planning, road maps and equitable transformations. As a catalyst for change, I ask and find answers to the tough questions.
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