Nikki joined UT CTAS in October 2019. Prior to joining UT CTAS, she was a senior instructional developer for the Cizik School of Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. She holds a master of science in instructional design & technology from Emporia State University, a master of education in workforce development education from the University of Arkansas; and a bachelor of arts in human development from Christian Brothers University. In 2021, Nikki earned the designation of Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM).