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Welcome to my virtual portfolio. 

I'm Nikola, a New York City-based therapist-in-training, programs and partnerships strategist, designer, and manager passionate about healing and equitable neighborhoods. 

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Most recent impact.

As the lead coach and technical assistance provider for a community-centered mini-grant program in four cities, I effectively supported cities in re-thinking how existing city resources can be deployed to address the diverse needs of community members. This resulted in enhanced social cohesion, cost savings for community members, and a transformative shift in the narrative surrounding impacted community members. Our achievements were evident through positive feedback from community members and increased engagement of a more diverse pool of local volunteers, who were motivated to take action. My approach had both immediate impact and established the groundwork for sustainable long-term change in the grant-recipient cities.

Testimonials

“Nikola finds solutions to problems without focusing completely on barriers. Even when applying a systems lens he grounds the work in communities being impacted.”

Rose - Program Officer at the Tepper Foundation

Current practicum site: Golden Psychology

My decade-long impact within community engagement and program strategy, design, management, and continuous improvement has occurred within :

District Attorney of New York (DANY) | Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation | Cities of Service 
City of Dubuque
| CultureAll  | ChildServe  

Where I call home

New York City, NY

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