Strengthening preparednessImproving processesBuilding resilient public systems
Nightingale Public Solutions supports local governments, regional partnerships, and public sector organizations in strengthening preparedness, resilience, and public systems that work effectively every day and in times of disruption.
SERVICES
Emergency Preparedness
We help organizations strengthen emergency preparedness through planning, procedures, and coordination strategies that support both daily operations and effective response to emergencies. This includes emergency action planning and preparation for a wide range of risks—from routine incidents and disruptions to natural disasters and complex events like active threats.
Exercises
We design and lead exercises that help teams practice how they would respond during an emergency. Beyond facilitation, we help organizations turn lessons learned into actionable improvements, with clear recommendations and implementation plans that strengthen day-to-day operations and emergency response.
Process Improvement
We work with organizations to review and improve programs, policies, and day-to-day operations. This includes identifying what’s working, where gaps exist, and implementing practical changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
About Us
Leigh Middleton
Founder & Principal Consultant
Leigh Middleton is dedicated to strengthening preparedness, improving processes, and building resilient public systems. Her work helps organizations perform more effectively, adapt to disruption, and better serve their communities. With more than 16 years of public sector experience—including over a decade with the City of San Antonio —she has led initiatives that bring together government, nonprofit, and private sector partners to improve preparedness and operational coordination.Leigh has a proven track record of improving organizational readiness and performance through emergency management program development, operational planning, exercise design and facilitation, and cross-sector coordination. She brings a practical, systems-focused approach to helping organizations translate preparedness concepts into actionable programs that improve real-world readiness.Leigh holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Texas. She is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Lean Six Sigma certified. She served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica from 2012–2014, where she developed a lasting commitment to service and adaptability and a focus on practical, locally informed solutions.
Why Nightingale?
Nightingale Public Solutions is inspired by Florence Nightingale’s pioneering use of data and evidence to prevent harm, improve systems, and solve complex public problems. Long before data-driven decision-making became a standard practice, Nightingale demonstrated how careful analysis, clear communication, and thoughtful planning could transform institutions and save lives.In that same spirit, Nightingale Public Solutions partners with public agencies to apply evidence, systems thinking, and practical implementation to today’s challenges—strengthening preparedness, improving performance, and building resilient public systems that endure.
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