Nakita Saxon

Nakita Saxon is the Director of Culture and Inclusion for Human Resources at Arizona State University (ASU). He oversees the strategic framework development and implementation of inclusion initiatives across the ASU public enterprise. His responsibilities include advancing inclusion through shared responsibility, fostering a unified approach to organizational culture, and creating strategies to address cultural challenges. Nakita conducts cultural assessments, implements organizational strategies, and develops initiatives that strengthen ASU’s culture of appreciation, collaboration, and innovation.

In addition to his leadership role, Nakita serves as a Subject Matter Expert Fellow at ASU’s Social Transformation Lab, contributing to the co-creation of inclusive curricula, pedagogical tools, and transformational solutions to social issues. He has collaborated with university faculty to develop inclusive training programs for over 10,000 faculty and staff.

Nakita’s expertise spans strategic planning, equity and inclusion initiatives, organizational culture, program implementation, and community partnerships. He has held various leadership roles, including Director of Strategic Initiatives and Associate Director of Cultural Connection, where he managed large-scale diversity programs and oversaw multi-campus inclusion strategies.

He holds a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Wright State University. Recognized for his contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Nakita is an active member of professional organizations such as the National Association for Diversity Officers in Higher Education and the Society for Human Resource Management. His certifications include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace and Dare to Lead.