​​​​Nakilia Thompson is the Health Communications Associate in the Public Health Systems Improvement (PHSI) unit. In this role, Nakilia spearheads the coordination and development of communications and promotions for the Public Health Foundation (PHF) Immunization Center and PHSI project activities through a variety of outlets and channels, such as PHF’s website, newsletters, email outreach, in-person and remote events, webinars, multi-media, social media, and additional creative pursuits.​

Prior to joining PHF, Nakilia was a Public Health Associates Program associate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, supporting various COVID-19 efforts at the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD). Ms. Thompson managed a city-funded BCHD program and investigated local COVID-19 and Mpox outbreaks.

Nakilia​'s passion for public health developed at Morgan State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Health Education. Her hobbies include cooking for friends and family, painting, and listening to music. She also lets her creativity flow by being a self-taught makeup artist in her spare time.