Nik Olsen

Nik Olsen serves as the Director for Crisis Communications and Public Information Officer at Colorado State University since May 2006, where responsibilities include developing crisis communication strategies, leading communication teams during emergencies, and monitoring media sentiment. Previous roles at the university include Assistant Chief of Staff for Communications and Outreach and Assistant Director for Presidential and Administrative Communications, providing writing support and managing communication initiatives. Earlier experience includes media relations for various colleges at the university and reporting for the Fort Collins Coloradoan and Greeley Tribune. Nik Olsen holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University Global and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Technical Communication from Colorado State University.