The Honorable Beverly A. Nash
Mayor, City of Quincy

Professional Experience

City of Quincy, Florida (2018–Present)

Interim City Manager; City Commissioner, District 5 (elected 2023)
Lead municipal operations including budget management, department oversight, public services, development projects, and community relations. Experienced in grant writing, project management, compliance, and financial reporting. Secured more than $10M in grants within two years.

Gadsden County Public Schools (2015–2018)

Counselor & Academic Advisor
Provided academic, career, and family counseling while leading student testing initiatives and increasing participation by 50%. Strengthened classroom engagement, instructional technology use, and student‑centered support services.

NCN Consulting, LLC (2002–2017)

Founder & CEO
Consulting practice specializing in strategic planning, grant writing, education services, and organizational development. Key accomplishments:

  • Managed large‑scale school district projects, including magnet programs and school‑based health centers.
  • Directed multimillion‑dollar federally funded programs, including a $1.5M U.S. DOE Character Education Initiative and multiple state/federal educational grants.
  • Designed culturally competent wrap‑around services and operational systems to improve student outcomes and organizational performance.
  • Served in school leadership roles: assistant principal, curriculum leader, charter school principal.

Florida Department of Education (1988–2001)

Senior Educational Program Director and Prior Roles
Oversaw teams administering $400M+ in federal and state education grants. Developed statewide plans, operational improvements, training programs, and compliance systems, earning the Davis Productivity Award. Led statewide professional development, program evaluations, and multi‑year contract negotiations.

Earlier Roles

  • Branell College (1988) – Instructor in business and technology courses
  • Office of the Governor, State of Florida (1984–1988) – Coordinator of training and support services
  • Caregiver (2001–2006) – Provided full‑time caregiving and legal/financial management for terminally ill parent

Education

  • Ph.D., Educational Leadership – Florida A&M University
  • Ed.S., Human Resource Development – Florida State University
  • M.Ed., Counseling/Personnel Services – Clemson University
  • B.S., Public Administration – University of Arizona
    Additional graduate coursework in dispute resolution, conflict management, curriculum & instruction.

Community Leadership

Extensive service in youth development, senior services, arts and culture, and faith‑based community programs. Long‑standing leadership roles with:

  • Girl Scouts (multiple councils; former President; Lifetime Member)
  • Tallahassee Girls’ Choir of CHOICE (Board President)
  • Refuge House, Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation, and cultural organizations
  • Bethel AME Church – leadership across finance, education, technology, and youth programs

Selected Honors

Recognized with numerous civic, educational, and faith‑based awards, including:

  • Bishop’s Award of Excellence (AME Church)
  • Multiple Woman of the Year awards
  • NAACP Citizenship Award
  • Davis Productivity Award, Florida DOE
  • Outstanding School Volunteer Awards (multiple years and schools)