About Dr. Susan Nichols, DTL, MTh, CDE®

& Connecting Communities Consulting

Nonprofit Consultant Transformational Speaker

Susan Nichols

I GET IT!

Feeling like your organization is disjointed and faltering in its mission feels disheartening, but bridging these gaps doesn’t have to be a solitary journey.

I bring over 30 years of dedicated experience in the nonprofit sector as a founder and consultative guide.

My professional journey is supported by a robust foundation of academic and practical expertise, including a certification as a diversity executive, a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University specializing in substance abuse studies, a master's from Houston Graduate School of Theology in theology, and a doctoral degree from Bakke Graduate University focusing on transformational leadership and cultural transformation.

But beyond my academic achievements, my lived experience of starting and steering a nonprofit equips me to serve you best. As part of the National Leadership Cohort for the Christian Community Development Association, I spent years traveling the US studying and implementing practices with some of the leading minds in the country on nonprofit development. Therefore, my approach to consultation is formed by real-world insights and empathetic guidance that can only come from having faced firsthand the very challenges you're encountering.

One key to success in nonprofits is leaning on the expertise and experience of others with different skill sets and in different contexts. I have colleagues with local, national and international experience, giving me a wide variety of experts to team up with if needed.

My commitment to your Executive Team…

  • Educate – with research-informed data
  • Equip – with relevant tools & resources
  • Mobilize – with strategic & impactful actions
  • Discover - untapped & underutilized organizational resources

Core Values

My Strengths

Certifications & Accomplishments

ICN Distinguished Leadership Award
Golden Rule Recipient - Division of United Nations Interfaith Bridge Building Initiative
Certified Diversity Executive
Global industry certification recognized by SHRM and HCRI
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Honored Hero
Recognized for inspiring and providing support to the LLS mission.
Houston Queens Jewel Award
Awarded by Houston’s African Community for outstanding contributions in building multicultural relations