"Trust is hard to gain and easy to lose.” When someone shows up to your event, they’re giving you their most valuable resource — their time. My job is to make sure that time feels joyful, connected, and full of meaning. I set the vibe, read the room, and make sure every person feels like they belong in it. It’s part producer, part vibe curator, all Nikko.
CA Arts & Culture Summit 2025
California Association of Asian & Pasifika Leaders in Education
County of Sonoma, Economic Development Collaborative
Los Cien Sonoma County
Seatrade Cruise Global 2021
Los Cien Sonoma County
DALE
Leadership Santa Rosa
Sonoma Valley Education Foundation
Santa Rosa Violence Prevention Partnerships
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“In a world desperately needing authentic connection, Nikko is the uplifter of the human spirit you need on your stage.
We hired him to emcee our ¡DALE! program, and the entire ten month process was a high-vibe collaboration, not just a transaction. Nikko is the living proof that great art comes from great relationships! He doesn't just host; he creates a healing space where joy is resistance, and every person leaves feeling connected, hopeful, and recharged. He didn't just elevate our program, he made it a genuinely transformative experience. When I think of Nikko, I think of love, laughter, and deep social impact.”
Dr. Daniela Domínguez | Founder & CEO, On the Margins
"From the very beginning, his strategic vision, extensive experience, and genuine care were evident."
"We reached out to Nikko because we were looking for a thought partner who could help us design an engaging experience for our Literacy Summit. He brought clarity, creativity, and deep purpose to every step of the planning process. His ability to center the community while elevating the event’s impact was exactly what we needed. Our attendees walked away inspired, and the event sparked lasting momentum for the work moving forward."
Mira Patel | Director Equitable Education Services Division
"When I think of Nikko Kimzin, I think of a one-of-a-kind individual with a deep heart for the collective."
"He brings excitement and joy to every space he’s in, leading and guiding with an innovative, imaginative, and authentic approach as a true cultural thought leader. We first invited him to speak on a panel at our Arts & Culture Summit in 2024 and immediately knew he was the right person to facilitate one of our plenary panels in 2025. He was professional, generous, and deeply supportive, going above and beyond to uplift our team and panelists, leaving a lasting impact on our community and beyond.”
NeFesha Yisra’el | Director of Programs, CA for the Arts