Nicole M Augustine

About Nicole M Augustine

I’m Nicole M. Augustine—founder of RIZE Consultants, author of Be Great, and architect of transformative spaces like RIZECON. I help vision-driven organizations and communities disrupt the status quo, navigate complexity, and catalyze real, lasting change.My work bridges public health, social innovation, and entrepreneurship. From authoring the Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide and Be Great, to designing immersive events, conferences, and training programs, my mission is clear: to revolutionize the business of prevention through bold strategy, inclusive design, and human-centered leadership.Be Great is more than a book—it’s a call to action for leaders, communities, and individuals ready to step into their highest potential. RIZECON is more than a conference—it’s a living example of what happens when we lead with vision, belonging, and collective brilliance. Let’s RIZE together.#TheVisionLivesInMe #BeGreatBook #RIZECON #Connection

Experience

1. Training & Technical Assistance Specialist

   Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Supporting the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center by delivering training, technical assistance, and strategic support to SAMHSA Prevention Grantees. This role blends systems thinking, workforce development, and relationship-centered TA to help prevention professionals and organizations increase impact, alignment, and sustainability.

Education

• The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health

  MPH, Prevention and Community Health

  2007 — 2009

• Cornell University

  BA, Sociology

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Non-Profits
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Cultural Competency
• Social Services
• Social Media Marketing
• Grants
• Health Communication
• Psychotherapy
• Public Speaking
• Healthcare
• Workshop Facilitation
• Website Updating
• Health Education
• Program Evaluation
• Grant Writing
• Research
• Prevention
• Evidence-Based Design
• Asist-Suicide First Aid
• Youth Development
• Substance Abuse Prevention
• Training
• Motivational Interviewing
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Arcgis
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Spss
• Wellness
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Conference Speaking