Jennequia “Nikki” Brown, MA

Nikki Brown is a dedicated public servant, entrepreneur, and advocate committed to advancing the well-being of women and children, particularly survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking. With over a decade of experience in public health, child welfare, health equity, and organizational strategy, she brings a holistic, survivor-centered perspective to I AM VOICES (IAV).

Nikki is also the Founder and Executive Strategist of The Prayer She Whispered, a wellness and leadership consulting firm that integrates mindfulness, ancestral wisdom, cultural heritage, and advocacy to promote healing, resilience, and community empowerment. As a Gullah Geechee woman, poet, speaker, and advocate, she incorporates culturally rooted approaches into her work, connecting personal healing with meaningful systemic change.

Her educational background includes a BA in Psychology with a concentration in Biology and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Columbia College. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration at South College.

Through her leadership at IAV, Nikki is passionate about strengthening survivor-centered programs, addressing systemic barriers, and advancing long-term healing and stability. She envisions an organization where survivors’ voices guide meaningful change and communities throughout South Carolina, particularly Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, are empowered to disrupt cycles of violence.

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