Nisa Danitz
Meet Nisa, Operation Coordinator for Imaginable Futures where she supports the Managing Partner, Chief of Operations and the broader team at Imaginable Futures.
Previously, Nisa served as a Confidential Assistant in the Office of the White House Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education. In this position, she managed appointee engagements and supported operations for the Department. Prior to this role, Nisa worked in international conferences, managing translators across the globe. She began her career in public service as an intern in the office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14). Nisa holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Gallatin School for Individualized Study at New York University.
Q&A
Give us your headline statement for your career history.
I follow my passion for greater access to learning through logistics and operational support.
What has been your biggest learning?
My biggest failures have stemmed from imposter syndrome; my greatest learning is that community heals imposter syndrome.
What lessons did you learn early in your career that you keep with you today?
Communication is key! It is always better to over communicate than take a guess that could have unintended consequences.
What current Imaginable Futures endeavors most excite you?
Embracing constant learning.
If you didn’t work at Imaginable Futures, what would you be doing?
I would be in the dark room developing photos.
If you could be one character from a book? Who would you choose and why?
Frog, from Frog and Toad because there is nothing better than going on adventures and taking care of those who matter most.
Where is your happy place?
The farmers market.
Favorite season?
Spring, although allergies can be tough!
Favorite quote:
Listen to the MUSTN'TS child, Listen to the DON'TS Listen to the SHOULDN'TS The IMPOSSIBLES, the WON'TS Listen to the NEVER HAVES Then listen close to me -Anything can happen, child ANYTHING can be. ― Shel Silverstein
What do you imagine or wish for the future?
I wish for a greater understanding of the different ways people experience the world.