Rural Beacon Initiative

Nakisa Glover

Coordinating Consultant, Justice40 Co-director, Rural Beacon Research Institute

Nakisa Glover is a multi-hyphenate climate and environmental justice practitioner, tech advocate, cultural consultant, thought leader, and community engagement expert. She develops strategies across activism, films, music, and podcasts that engage millennials, Gen Z, artists, entertainers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and other stakeholders to create more equitable, sustainable, and regenerative communities. A trailblazing climate and environmental justice practitioner, Nakisa founded Indy Group Services to deliver consultant services to local and national partners, including organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies and community groups. She is also the Founder of Sol Nation, a Charlotte-based nonprofit that advocates for real solutions for the Charlotte community, and serves in several leadership roles to advance equity and wellness for the community that nurtured her own well-being.