"Leaders Become Great, Not Because of Their Power, But Because of Their Ability To Empower Others."
— John Maxwell
About
Dr. Magdalena Nichols
Founder & Principal Consultant
Background & Experience
Dr. Magdalena Nichols brings more than 14 years of senior leadership experience across nonprofit, healthcare, community-based, and mission-driven organizations.
Having served in executive leadership roles including Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Philanthropy Officer, Dr. Nichols has led organizational growth, fundraising, strategic partnerships, governance initiatives, and operational excellence efforts that have strengthened organizational capacity and community impact.
Through coaching and consulting, she works alongside individuals and organizations to clarify direction, strengthen leadership, and translate goals into intentional action.
The Meaning Behind Detavele
Detavele is "Elevated" spelled backward, reflecting the belief that true elevation begins with humility. The name is also inspired by the founder's name, Magdalena, which traces to Aramaic roots in Magdala, meaning "tower"—an elevated place associated with strength, vision, and steadfastness. Together, these themes embody Detavele's commitment to developing leaders, empowering people, and strengthening organizations to achieve their highest potential and greatest impact.
Mission
Developing leaders, empowering people, and strengthening organizations to achieve their highest potential and greatest impact.
Vision
To be a trusted partner in building ethical, high-performing leaders, people, and organizations that strengthen communities.
Values
- Integrity – We do what is right.
- Service – We lead by serving others.
- Growth – We commit to continuous learning and improvement.
- Stewardship – We responsibly manage resources and trust.
- Collaboration – We achieve more together.
- Impact – We create meaningful, measurable, and lasting results.
- Community Commitment – We give 10% back annually to support the needs of others.
Work With Dr. Nichols
Schedule a complimentary alignment call to explore how coaching or consulting can support your goals.