Shakira Niayana Segundo is the Consulting Research Director for Dance/USA, where she leads national and international research shaping the dance field. With over 15 years of experience, she guides nonprofits and small to midsized businesses through financial, operational, and sales turnarounds. Formerly CFO and Interim Executive Director of The Washington Ballet, she now leads Segundo Strategies LLC, aligning mission with margin and building lasting legacies.
ID: Shakira Segundo, a Black woman with long, honey-brown wavy hair, is inside a modern café with large windows and lush green plants hanging from the ceiling. She smiles warmly, showing her teeth, and wears a white blouse with subtle gold embroidery. A delicate gold necklace rests at her collarbone. The photo is taken from the shoulders up, with warm lighting that highlights her features and the stylish, cozy ambiance around her. Photo credit: Shakira Segundo
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