Nikki Stokes Thompson

Nikki Stokes Thompson currently serves as the Chief of Staff at Ariel Alternatives, a position held since May 2021. Prior to this role, Nikki was the Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO and President at Ariel Investments from April 2020 to May 2021. Nikki's career began at the National Basketball Association (NBA), where a notable tenure included serving as the Global Marketing Partnerships Lead for the NBA G League and Co-Chair of the Dream In Color initiative, which promotes the professional development of Black employees within the organization. Nikki's background also includes roles in operations and management at Georgetown University Alumni & Student Federal Credit Union, as well as internships with various organizations, including Under Armour and the United States Senate. Nikki earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and African American Studies from Georgetown University in 2017.