Nikki Parrish

My pathway to success was paved by over a decade of work in the entertainment industry at HBO Talent Relations and Special Events. From there, I pivoted to producing donor events and community programs for nonprofit organizations and academic institutions. After earning my MFA in Nonprofit Management, I began working in specialized development roles in sustainability, and, in the arts and performance at UCLA.

Today, I provide a unique set of talents, perspectives, and strategies to help the organization I serve identify intersections for collaborative partnerships that transform philanthropic opportunities into impact. My core mission is to advance access to education and build scholarship support for BIPOC students at UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture (UCLA Arts). I am a founding co-chair of the UCLA Arts Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission. Through my advocacy, I worked to establish and name the UCLA Arts Racial Equity Fund to help support the recruitment and retention of Black scholars. I am also a member of the UCLA External Affairs EDI Council and the UCLA Black Life, Teaching, and Research Committee to help prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion for students and faculty campus-wide.

I've served on the advisory boards of UCLA Lab School and the Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE.org).

I'm a devoted Mom who, in my spare time, shares health, wellness, and sustainable fashion inspiration to help women look and feel their best, and refine their signature style while reducing their carbon footprint.

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