Member Highlight: Meet Nipa Thakkar Eason
Meet the talented professionals who make up the FPRA Capital Chapter! In our member highlight series, we’re shining a spotlight on members’ unique skills, career journeys, and the expertise they bring to our community.
Creativity with Purpose: How Nipa Blends Art, Storytelling, and Strategy
Current Role: Digital Creative Director, RKD Group
FPRA Member Since: 2021
Meet Nipa Thakkar Eason, a creative storyteller, digital designer, and muralist who transforms ideas into captivating visual narratives. After growing up in Chicago, Phoenix, Tucson, and Los Angeles, Nipa has called Tallahassee home for the past 11 years. As digital creative director at RKD Group, she blends artistry and strategy to help brands tell their stories in meaningful ways. When she’s not leading creative projects, you might find her painting murals, designing wedding stationery, or winding down with her daughter and a good episode of Parks & Recreation.
We asked Nipa how she stays inspired and connected in the communications field.
Why FPRA?
“I joined FPRA because the people here are some of the kindest I’ve met in Florida. I know I can always count on support, mentorship, advice, and a group to vent to (if needed).”
What are your go-to resources for staying current in the industry?
“Surprisingly, I’ve been really focused on non-communication-related podcasts. I listen to The Culture Study Podcast with Anne Helen Petersen, and most of the topics she covers, however indirectly, relate to how we communicate, including algorithm-speak for Gen Z. I also listen to Normal Gossip, which is so fun and a great way to learn how to tell compelling stories even when you can’t share all the information.”
What advice would you give to someone starting in communications?
“Learn to listen. So much of our work is client-focused, and we really have to learn to hear what the client is saying—and what they’re not. Part of our job is to make our clients feel seen and heard in what we deliver. Listening is a skill that can be learned and practiced, and I think it sometimes gets lost in our rush to prove our value.”
More About Nipa
After earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts, specializing in Film & Video Production from the University of Arizona, Nipa followed a path combining motion graphics, design, and content direction. Her career has taken her through a variety of roles—from motion graphics at Sony Entertainment to graphic designer and creative director at different ad agencies, culminating in her current leadership role at RKD Group.
Throughout her work, Nipa emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and mentorship from concept to execution. Having worked with a wide array of clients—from entertainment and financial institutions to agriculture and public awareness campaigns, and now nonprofit fundraising—Nipa brings this diverse perspective to every project she undertakes.
Outside of work, Nipa creates original art, custom murals, and Diwali coloring sheets, demonstrating her dedication to culture and community. She thrives on challenges, constantly learning and evolving, embracing new tools, platforms, and mediums to tell meaningful stories.