Nassim Ashford
Nassim Ashford is a global health and policy strategist focused on building sustainable solutions at the intersection of public health, technology, and community resilience. His work combines research, design, and innovation to help organizations develop strategies that create lasting impact and improve lives.
Background
Nassim Ashford is a global health and development professional whose work bridges public health, policy, and technology. With a focus on emergency preparedness, food and agriculture, and sustainable systems, he helps organizations and communities design strategies that strengthen resilience and drive measurable impact. Nassim's experience spans public policy, data analytics, and international development, where he has worked on national and global initiatives advancing public health research, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation. He has advised leaders and partners across government, academia, and the nonprofit sector to develop programs that merge evidence-based research with real-world implementation.
In his policy work, Nassim has contributed to advancing initiatives on climate-smart agriculture, national food security, and global health preparedness. His approach integrates insights from behavioral science, data visualization, and geospatial analysis to shape solutions that protect communities, improve systems, and foster sustainable growth. Through his consulting practice, NA Quality, Nassim helps mission-driven organizations, small businesses, and social ventures develop technical and creative solutions that translate complex challenges into actionable, data-informed strategies. His projects often integrate digital tools, research, and design to enhance impact, efficiency, and community connection.
Beyond consulting and policy, Nassim is the Co-Founder of NoirUnited International, a global development organization that mobilizes African diaspora communities to support local innovation and resilience. He is also building ventures at the intersection of technology and sustainable development, including platforms that use digital tools to strengthen systems and expand access to opportunity across Africa and the diaspora. Nassim earned his Master of Public Health from the Yale School of Public Health, with concentrations in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Global Health, and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Health and Global Development from Mercer University.
Focus Areas
Public Health & Emergency Preparedness
Developing data-informed systems to strengthen community health, resilience, and disaster response.
Food & Agriculture Policy
Promoting sustainable, climate-smart, and locally driven food systems that protect farmers and communities.
Technology & Innovation
Using data visualization, digital platforms, geospatial tools and visual storytelling to drive impact in health, development, and community engagement.
Global Development & Diaspora Engagement
Connecting innovation across Africa and the diaspora through partnerships, research, and social enterprise.
Skills & Tools
Public Health & Research
Program design and evaluation · Qualitative and quantitative research · Emergency preparedness · Global health systems · Monitoring and evaluation · Community-based research · Stakeholder engagement · Cross-sector collaboration
Policy & Strategy
Legislative analysis · Policy development · Strategic planning · Program management · Advocacy and coalition building · Strategic communications · Workshop facilitation
Data & Technology
Data visualization · Geospatial mapping · Research analytics · Digital platforms · CRM and project management tools · Artificial intelligence (prompt engineering, workflow automation, application design, and integrating AI tools for data, development, and decision-making)
Design & Creative
Photoshop · Illustrator · Canva · Figma · Lightroom · Photography · Videography · Visual storytelling · Brand development · Messaging and narrative strategy
How I Work
Nassim approaches every project with a focus on collaboration, context, and measurable results. He combines data analysis, policy insight, and human-centered research to help partners turn ideas into actionable strategies. His approach emphasizes listening, co-design, and adaptability — grounded in evidence, informed by technology, and built for long-term impact.
