Nikki has been a Community Manager, led a global team of Community Managers, moved into Community Operations and was Shopify's first Senior Community Strategist to help scale their efforts across a 10,000+ person organization and for their over 2million merchants.

A strong advocate for women, Nikki was foundational in the creation of Shopify's Women's Employee Resource Group back in 2008. Working to help women feel more included, valued, and heard. Helping to foster a space for more women in technology.

Now, she is the Regional Vice President, Digital Engagement & Community at Calix and also the founder of The Community Community, a community for Senior Community Professionals.