Dr. Nia Nunn Named the August Community Hero of the Month
Tompkins Chamber, in partnership with the Tompkins Trust Company, has named Nia Nunn, Ph.D. the August Community Hero of the Month, for her anti-racist activism and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Ithaca community. This award recognizes individuals from Tompkins County who have significantly impacted our community.
An Ithaca native, Dr. Nunn has been an Associate Professor of Education, Psychology, and Women & Gender Studies at Ithaca College since 2013. She serves as the Board of Directors President for the Southside Community Center and is the Executive Director of the Community University Music Education Program. Additionally, she is a mother, artist, activist, author, and consultant within the Ithaca community and across the nation. On her various roles, Dr. Nunn shared, “(As) a mother to three boys, an artist, and yogi, I see that I have a role, responsibility, and privilege to encourage and model radiance, empowerment, and permission.”
Most recently, Dr. Nunn was instrumental in the coordination of Ithaca’s Juneteenth and Kwanzaa programs. Local activist and volunteer at the Southside Community Center Ken Glover said, “Some of Dr. Nia Nunn’s achievements in the Ithaca community include successfully obtaining funding to provide essential support services for African American girls and teenagers at Southside Community Center. She is also a professor at Ithaca College and encourages her students to volunteer to participate in public service projects at Southside Community Center.”
Tompkins Trust Company, in partnership with the Tompkins Chamber, has named Nia Nunn, Ph.D. the August Community Hero of the Month, for her anti-racist activism and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Ithaca community. This award recognizes individuals from Tompkins County who have significantly impacted our community.
Jennifer Tavares, President and CEO of the Tompkins Chamber, shared, “I would like to thank Dr. Nunn for her steadfast commitment and remarkable contributions to our community. Through her education, leadership, and activism, Dr. Nunn consistently advocates for Ithaca’s Black community, and helps us understand how we can do better.”
Tompkins Trust Company President and CEO Greg Hartz stated, “Tompkins Trust Company is pleased to acknowledge Dr. Nunn, who is incredibly deserving of this award.”
To show the community’s appreciation for her work, Dr. Nunn will be awarded a Community Hero of the Month plaque as well as a gift certificate to Downtown Ithaca from Tompkins Trust Company.
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About Tompkins Trust Company
Founded in 1836, Tompkins Trust Company has 13 locations in Tompkins County, Cortland, Auburn, and Syracuse. Bank services include complete lines of consumer deposit accounts and loans, business accounts and loans, as well as trust and investment services and leasing. Insurance services are offered through Tompkins Insurance Agencies, and wealth management services are offered through Tompkins Financial Advisors. Further information about the bank is available at www.tompkinstrust.com.
About Tompkins Chamber
With over 650 active members, the Tompkins Chamber is dedicated to making our community a great place to live and work. The Chamber is a progressive, forward-thinking organization dedicated to promoting business in our region by being the community’s nexus. The mission of the Tompkins Chamber is to foster sustainable economic growth through service to our members, strategic advocacy, workforce development, destination marketing, and quality-of-life investments.
About Community Hero of the Month
The Tompkins Trust Company, in partnership with the Tompkins Chamber, is pleased to announce the launch of the Community Hero of the Month Awards, which will give deserving recognition to individuals from Tompkins County who have significantly impacted our community. The program will begin March 2021 and will announce community heroes each month.
Tompkins Trust Company President and CEO Greg Hartz shared his excitement for the new program, “We are looking forward to honoring these incredible community heroes who have done so much for Tompkins County and are pleased to collaborate with the Tompkins Chamber on this important and meaningful initiative” Hartzadded, “It is especially important to recognize the accomplishments of community members who have stepped up this past year, as COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on the entire community.”
“This is a wonderful way for us partner with Tompkins Trust Company and show gratitude to these deserving community members who have demonstrated exemplary service to our community,” said Jennifer Tavares, President & CEO of the Tompkins Chamber. “We’re excited to highlight how much the Trust Company and Tompkins Chamber alike value strong leadership and commitment to our community with the establishment of this new recognition program.”
The monthly winners will receive a Community Hero of the Month plaque and a few additional surprises from Tompkins Trust Company.
