Nicki Ghafari

Nicki Ghafari currently serves as Senior Communications Manager for Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a role held since November 2020, after previously being Communications Manager. Prior experience includes serving as Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Kos Read Group, where external communications, brand strategy, and thought leadership were managed for various organizations. Prior to that, Nicki held the position of Senior Communications Specialist at LaunchSquad, focusing on tech startups and consumer brands, with notable accounts including Uber and Magento. Additional roles include Communications Specialist at Storefront Political Media, Account Executive for political campaigns, Public Policy and Communications Fellow at UC Irvine, and various internships. Nicki holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies (Honors) from UC Irvine and attended Saint Mary's College High School.