SHINELIGHT - Key Persons


Eather Mitchell

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Nikki Giovanni - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
A local, born and raised in Fayetteville, NC, Nikki brings more than two decades of experience in serving individuals with autism. In 2006, after eight years of working with the Autism Society of North Carolina, her vision and leadership led her to create Genesis: A New Beginning, which has since grown in its services and mission, reflected by its name change in 2009 to ShineLight, Inc. As Founder and CEO of ShineLight, Nikki is committed to employing cutting-edge methodologies and uniquely qualified staff to provide the very best residential and community support for individuals with autism. When she's not involved in her work with people with autism, Nikki can be found singing in her church choir, teaching Sunday school, and making music as Nikki Giovanni Worship.