I am available for keynote talks, panels, and facilitated conversations that explore the intersections of power, equity, and collective liberation. Drawing from my experiences as a community-based researcher, evaluator, and collaborator with survivors of violence, my talks center stories, challenge power dynamics, and invite audiences to reflect deeply on their roles in social change. Whether addressing practitioners, students, or advocates, I aim to create space for connection, critical thinking, and action. Topics include domestic violence, housing system, advocacy, participatory and community-based research methods, survivor-centered practices, community accountability, and building liberatory spaces in and beyond institutions.

Recent Talks:

1. Nnawulezi, N. (2024, November). Creating Community Through Survival: Reflections on Witnessing, Commitment, and Connection. Invited Keynote Speaker at the 2024 Midwest Ecological Conference. DePaul University. Chicago, IL.
2. Nnawulezi, N. (2022, April). Engaging Communities in Participatory Research. University of Illinois, Chicago. Chicago, IL.
3. Nnawulezi, N. & Trahan, J. (2022, April). Using a Community Needs Assessment to Inform Anti-Carceral Responses to Patriarchal Violence in DC. University of Illinois, Chicago. Chicago, IL.

I work with organizations, collectives, coalitions, and grassroots groups to design and facilitate community consultations that are thoughtful, inclusive, and action-oriented. Whether you're launching a new initiative, evaluating an existing program, or seeking to strengthen trust with the people you serve, I help you center community voices in meaningful ways. My approach prioritizes relationship-building, clear communication, and practices that honor the knowledge and experience of those most impacted. Together, we can create spaces where community members feel heard—and where their input drives real, responsive change.

I offer small, interactive workshops designed to introduce community members to participatory research and evaluation methods. These sessions are grounded in principles of equity, intersectionality, shared knowledge, and mutual respect. Whether you're a resident leading a local initiative, part of a grassroots organization, or simply curious about how research can be a tool for community change, these workshops will give you practical tools and language to engage with data, tell your stories, and shape decisions that impact your community. No prior experience is needed—just a commitment to learning and a belief in the power of collective insight.

I welcome opportunities to mentor early career scholars, participatory researchers, and community practitioners who are navigating work rooted in justice, abolition, healing, and collective care. My mentorship approach is relational, supportive, and grounded in honesty. I prioritize those whose work aligns with community-based, participatory, or survivor-centered practices—especially individuals from historically excluded backgrounds. While I may not be able to take on every request, I’m always open to conversations and will do my best to offer guidance, resources, or connections when possible.