Nicole "Nikki" Harvin

Personal Biography

Nikki Harvin (she/her) is a nonprofit and arts leader with a cross-sector background in education, research, media, and community-based organizing. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of Freedom House Theatre Company, a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to uplifting Black/African Diasporic, Indigenous, and historically oppressed voices through immersive, equity-driven performance. Nikki’s work bridges strategic communication, cultural storytelling, and systems-level thinking to advance racial justice across disciplines. Her experience spans program development, content strategy, teaching, and racial equity training. She holds a B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University and is completing her M.S. in Nonprofit Management at Our Lady of the Lake University.

Research or Work Focus
Education
Race Relations
Public Health
Mental Health
Physical Health
Behavioral Health