About

Our values declare who we want to be; Kikanza Nuri-Robins, MDiv, EdD, helps people to close the gap between who they say they are and what they actually do.  Whether she is in a corporate boardroom, the fireside room of a retreat center, or a convention center auditorium, Kikanza uses her skills as a compelling speaker and compassionate listener to help people and organizations that are in transition – or ought to be. She shares her insights and observations with clarity and candor, while gently encouraging them to face the difficult situations that challenge their values.  She leads people to this growing edge with unswerving focus, an understanding heart, and laughter that rises from the seat of her soul.

While her clients range from school districts from New York to California, not-for-profit organizations such as United Way and American Red Cross, and faith-based groups from many traditions, the unifying thread of her work has been her passion for working with people who care about the quality of their work and who have compassion for their clients and colleagues. She started her career thinking she would change the world. Now, she knows that she is most effective making a difference, wherever in the world she finds herself, one conversation at a time.

 Kikanza is the author of many articles and six books, including: Cultural Proficiency and Fish out of Water. She lives in Los Angeles where she serves on the Bio-Ethics Committee of the UCLA Medical Center and the boards of several social-service organizations. She spends her discretionary time in her studio playing with color and textiles.