acollins26@nul.org

Aqila Collins is a strategic partnership and sponsorship leader with more than 15 years of experience leveraging partnerships to drive business growth, strengthen executive relationships, and create lasting community impact. She currently serves as Vice President, Enterprise Sponsorships Senior Consultant at Truist, where she leads a multimillion-dollar enterprise sponsorship portfolio spanning collegiate athletics, entertainment, and community engagement. Aqila partners with executive leaders, nonprofit organizations, and external stakeholders to develop partnership strategies that elevate brands, deepen client relationships, and expand economic opportunity. Her expertise includes strategic partnerships, sponsorship strategy, executive engagement, cross-functional leadership, and business development, with a proven ability to align business objectives with meaningful community impact. Aqila holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Strayer University, a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Lehman College, and is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI). Guided by her Christian faith, she is passionate about advancing economic empowerment, building strategic relationships, and creating opportunities that strengthen businesses and communities alike. Originally from New York, Aqila now resides in Washington State with her husband. Together, they enjoy exploring new cultures through travel, an interest that inspired Harmonious Travels, her boutique luxury travel agency specializing in thoughtfully curated experiences for professionals, couples, and groups. Her personal mission is simple: helping people create a life worth writing about.