Nia Darville Stokes-Hicks

About Nia Darville Stokes-Hicks

I’m a strategic leader who bridges people, programs, and performance, focused on turning vision into action.At Risepoint, I design and scale enterprise initiatives that align teams, strengthen culture, and drive measurable organizational impact. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and empathy, building systems that work for both the business and the people powering it.

Experience

1. People Experience Director

   Risepoint

   Jul 2024 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Serves as a core member of the People Leadership Team, co-defining and executing Risepoint’s company-wide HR strategy in partnership with senior and executive leaders to drive alignment, scalability, and employee-centered innovation across the organization.Launched and scaled Risepoint’s first global DEI strategy, founding six CARE Groups (ERGs) and two task forces, and driving 30% company-wide participation in the first year.Designed and led the company’s inaugural global community service week, engaging hundreds of employees across 14+ in-person and virtual events, earning an 87 NPS and 4.83/5 satisfaction rating, and driving a 60% year-over-year increase in Volunteer Time Off usage through increased exposure to local community causes.

Education

• Georgia State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services

  2020 — 2022

• Andrews University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Recruiting
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Research