Nadia Harmsen

Equity & Inclusion Strategist | Servant Leader & Educator

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

A dedicated and innovative servant leader focused on DEI and Belonging. I'm a problem solver and self-starter by nature and thrive collaborating on a team. I work to put culturally responsive systems in place for a more inclusive, efficient, and enjoyable workplace with a focus on a healthy work-life balance.

Experience

  • Director of Student Life at American School in London
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Saint Ann's School (Brooklyn, New York, United States · On-site)
    • DEI Coordinator
      Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Co-Director of Institutional Equity and Diversity
      Aug 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Inclusion & Racial Equity Specialist/ Client Relations Manager at FLAIR
    Nov 2022 - Jul 2023 · 9 mos

  • Dean of Students & Community Life at The Winchendon School | NY
    Jun 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Data-informed decision maker, senior administrator, culturally responsive educator/advisor, and learning support advocate. Implemented a restorative justice approach to discipline/conflicts. Oversee our advisory program, co-curricular activities, day-to-day operations, and coordinate class deans. Recruit, vet, and onboard auxiliary faculty. Facilitate our grade-level health classes and design a social-emotionally informed advisory curriculum.

  • Social Impact Coordinator & Digital Media Strategist at The Winchendon School | BK
    Jun 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Planned, communicated, and executed volunteer events for students and faculty. Co-designed a community engagement & social impact plan in alignment with institutional goals and values. Created innovative programs connecting us to our nonprofit partners and cause areas. Managed social media strategies and channels; tracked analytics. Developed unique brand voice and curated original content. Knowledge of CMS and created short & long-form written content.