About Us

Nikki Martin-Bynum

nicole@centeringcommunity.com
phone: 954.399.1386

Nikki is the child of immigrants, a sister to 8 siblings, an auntie to 40 nieces and nephews, mother to one and Terrence’s wife.  She is a certified Jersey girl despite living in Florida for over 15 years.  With formal education at Temple University in African American Studies it was there her identity as a Community Keeper–those who act in service of the highest good of their community–was forged.   Click below to explore  how Nikki shows up as a Neighbor, Community Partner and Philanthropist. 

Allison Pinto

allison@centeringcommunity.com
phone: 727.225.9362

Allison lives in the Bayou Oaks neighborhood in the Newtown community of Sarasota, Florida, where she takes up the role of neighborhood auntie and grandmother. She works with people in various sectors to translate systems thinking and complexity science, to better understand and navigate equitable community development and collective thriving.   She is also a clinical child psychologist with an emphasis on Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.