Nikki Connolly

Nikki Connolly has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Nikki began their career as an Intern at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana in 2010. Nikki then worked as an Intern in the Communications/Campaign team at United Way Worldwide. At Purdue University, they served as a Physical Activity Counselor/Data Assistant and later as an Office of Admissions Tour Guide/Ambassador.

Moving on, Nikki worked as a Public Relations Intern at Greentarget Global Group and as a Store Manager/Sales Lead at ANN INC. After that, they joined Golin as a Consumer Media Associate and later transitioned to Ketchum as a Senior Account Executive. In their role at Ketchum, they were responsible for strategic implementation, coordination, and on-site management of brand event activations, as well as developing PR marketing and communication materials.

Nikki also had a brief stint as a Freelance Consultant, offering marketing and creative services. Currently, they hold a position at the American Academy of Pediatrics as the Manager for the National Conference Education Program & Communications. In this role, they oversee all communications efforts for the AAP National Conference, ensuring consistent messaging and brand promotion to a wide audience.

Overall, Nikki Connolly has gained diverse experience in communications, marketing, public relations, and event management throughout their career.

Nikki Connolly attended Purdue University from 2008 to 2012, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services and Communications.