Nakia is a Manager of Cultural Competency and Language Access in the health equity, diversity & inclusion team at CHRISTUS Health. Nakia leads initiatives to advance health equity and social justice. Nakia Wilson drives the planning, developing, and coordinating language access services and cultural competency programs throughout the CHRISTUS Health System, with the goal of demonstrating an improvement in the quality of care for Limited English, deaf or hard of hearing, and culturally diverse patients, families and communities. Nakia promotes system-wide cultural competency through focused clinical training to shape interpersonal interactions, executing culturally inclusive celebration programs to enhance belonging, and engages relevant communities to promote linguistic and culturally equitable care. Additionally, Nakia leads strategic program support for cultural celebrations across the organization and language access policy development. Her expertise in project management, event planning & marketing, program management, strategic planning, and racial and health equity has earned her a stellar reputation for translating business needs to process, policy, personnel, and technical requirements. 

Nakia graduated summa cum laude from Prairie View A&M University with a B.A. in Sociology. She earned her M.H.A. from Texas State University School of Health Administration. She holds several certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), advanced leadership studies, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and Microsoft Office Specialist Excel, allowing her to successfully lead a wide range of projects.

Nakia enjoys community service and philanthropy. She is a member of the National Association of Healthcare Service Executives, where she serves as a committee member on the Young Professionals Committee. In her spare time, Nakia enjoys traveling and spending time with her devoted family and friends.