Nikki D. Torres
Seattle,WA
Summary
Community advocate focused on education and health equity with over 5 years of experience in problem-solving, community outreach, and nonprofit management. Proven track record of addressing systemic disparities affecting Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. Committed to empowering marginalized populations to reach their full potential through education and health initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher - Contract
The Good Governance Project
06.2025 - Current
- Research federal governance structures and workflow practices.
- Support the creation of a project website and communication materials to recruit funders and project participants.
- Facilitating stakeholder interviews, and analyzing qualitative data to extract insights.
Development Manager
Foundation for Tacoma Students
Tacoma, WA
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Identified funding opportunities and supported submission of over 40 applications.
- Developed financial dashboard to track revenue streams and cash flow for $3 million budget.
- Implemented system to monitor activities for 30+ grants and contracts, ensuring timely reports.
- Contributed to ideation, planning, and execution of program initiatives enhancing student success in Pierce County.
Director of Strategy and Operations - Contract
BIPOC Health Careers Ecosystem
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Served as liaison among team, board of directors, partners, and funders.
- Designed and implemented organizational strategies, including internship program and health justice programming for grades 9 to 12.
- Managed annual budget of $300,000, processing internal expenses and vendor invoices.
- Led hiring, onboarding, and management of eight project consultants.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks and grant management responsibilities.
- Supported fund development initiatives and contributed to grant writing efforts.
- Developed community outreach strategy and managed social media platforms effectively.
Program Manager - Contract
BIPOC Health Careers Ecosystem
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Oversaw daily administrative and grant management tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
- Supported strategic planning and project development initiatives.
- Facilitated retreat planning to enhance team collaboration and focus.
- Directed start-up operations, establishing online workspace and communication tools.
- Managed fiscal sponsor relations and financial oversight for effective resource allocation.
Senior Strategy Consultant
Kaiser Permanente - Healthcare Career Pathways Program
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Established and managed virtual pre-health shadowing program, collaborating with 55 healthcare providers and serving over 140 students in first year.
- Conducted program evaluation and strategic planning to enhance effectiveness.
- Performed needs assessment through surveys and focus groups to identify student concerns and barriers.
Diversity Supplement Research Trainee
University of Washington (UW)
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Authored NIH Diversity Grant and project research paper.
- Developed research aims, conducted literature reviews, and managed primary data analysis.
- Presented findings at International Association on the Study of Pain World Congress Conference.
Research Assistant
UW – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Seattle, WA
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Facilitated recruitment of over 150 chronic pain patients, contributing to completion of study by 350+ participants.
- Co-authored one protocol paper and edited two literature reviews for research dissemination.
- Managed caseload of 10 to 15 participants per cohort, conducting assessments lasting over 1.5 hours via phone.
- Provided technology support for Zoom and Google Drive to enhance participant engagement.
Assistant to Assistant Director of Research
UW – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Seattle, WA
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Supported department-wide strategic planning initiative.
- Assisted clinicians and faculty in submitting over 20 research grant proposals to enhance funding opportunities.
- Developed procedures for maintaining department-wide server and tracking grant proposal statuses.
- Managed content and design for subdivision website to improve information accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Global Health
University of Washington (UW)
Seattle, WASeattle, WA
Skills
- Project management and budgeting
- Strategic planning and execution
- Social media management
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Resourcefulness and adaptability
- Asana and Smartsheet expertise
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Affiliations
Board Member, Interim Board of Directors / BIPOC Health Careers Ecosystem - 09/2020 - 09/2022
Diversity Supplement Research Trainee, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) / University of Washington (UW) - 08/2021– 07/2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Researcher - Contract
The Good Governance Project
06.2025 - Current
Development Manager
Foundation for Tacoma Students
06.2024 - 06.2025
Director of Strategy and Operations - Contract
BIPOC Health Careers Ecosystem
03.2023 - 06.2024
Program Manager - Contract
BIPOC Health Careers Ecosystem
09.2022 - 02.2023
Diversity Supplement Research Trainee
University of Washington (UW)
08.2021 - 07.2022
Research Assistant
UW – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
09.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant to Assistant Director of Research
UW – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
09.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Strategy Consultant
Kaiser Permanente - Healthcare Career Pathways Program
08.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Global Health
University of Washington (UW)
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