- MEET DR. NANCY H. CUMMINGS, EdD
Thinking Partner. Leader. Mentor. Facilitator.
Dr. Nancy H. Cummings is a fifth-generation business owner in Clermont, Florida. As pioneer settlers in Clermont, her family’s legacy is filled with entrepreneurs and leaders. Fisheries, produce farms, barber shops, educators, citrus, clothing boutiques to leading the Post Office. Nancy strives to continue this legacy of positively influencing local business ecosystems and non-profit Boards through her consulting business, Cummings Collaborative.
Nancy is a dynamic, visionary leader with diverse executive experiences. As an agent of change driven for excellence, her unique ability to facilitate challenging conversations is skillfully combined with a deep understanding of high-stakes, complex systems. Creating innovative strategic planning processes and organizational transformations, empowering stakeholder awareness and engagement, and inspiring cultures of collaboration and accountability are hallmark achievements. Recognizing and delivering strategies that both drive and champion transformation while aligning organizational mission and values are proven areas of expertise.
Rich experiences within healthcare, higher education, technology, non-profits and Board governance provide relevance for next-level strategic visioning, cultural transformations, leadership development, and team dynamics.
Nancy earned an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Central Florida and an MEd (with a specialization in Athletic Training) from Valdosta State University. She earned a BS in Physical Education from the University of Florida. Nancy also earned a certificate in Executive Change Leadership from Cornell University. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Nancy was a licensed/certified Athletic Trainer in the State of Florida and with the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastic in Lausanne, Switzerland. For 34 years, Nancy supported several of our national and Olympic teams providing athletic training and sports science expertise.
Travel inspires Nancy, as she treasures the opportunity to explore different cultures, people and natural resources. She is passion-called to be a positive influence and enjoys community outreach both in her local community and abroad. Nancy loves to spend time in nature, chase the sun, and relax in her gardens. Cooking, gardening and oil painting are her favorite hobbies.
Strategy with Soul
Data-driven insight is blended with a keen understanding of how people work well together. You’ll walk away with a roadmap that feels both ambitious and achievable.
Relational, Not Transactional
This isn’t just consulting. It’s a partnership. Intentional listening combines with thoughtful challenges, and empathetic collaboration—because your success matters to us.
Equity at the Center
The Collaborative approaches every opportunity through a lens of equity and inclusion. That means thoughtful language, accessible facilitation, and elevating all voices.
- awards & achievements
Recognized for Purpose-Driven Leadership
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2020
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