Masterminds & Mimosas, LLC is an education consulting firm that partners with institutions, nonprofits, and professionals to turn ideas into fundable, evidence-based, and actionable strategies. Since being founded in 2016, our firm has supported clients in advancing opportunities that drive meaningful impact.
Meet Our Founder & Principal Consultant
Dr. Mariama Nagbe brings over a decade of experience in applied research, education systems strategy, and cross-sector collaboration.
Her work spans partnerships with universities, school districts, nonprofits, community-based organizations, national education organizations, and government initiatives where she has led research, training, and strategic projects designed to improve outcomes across K-12, higher education, and workforce development systems. She has contributed to multi-state research-practice partnerships and advised leaders across institutions through equity-driven initiatives.
Through Masterminds & Mimosas, Dr. Mariama brings this experience into a focused consulting practice that helps clients clarify their vision, strengthen their positioning, and develop strategies that lead to funding, advancement, and measurable results.