Nikki Bilder

Nikki Bilder is an experienced education professional currently serving as the Manager of Partnerships at Defined Learning since October 2021. Previously, Nikki worked as an Elementary Education Teacher at The Frances Xavier Warde School from August 2013 to August 2021, and as a Special Education Teacher at the Easter Seals Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research from November 2011 to January 2013. Early career experience includes a role as a Teacher Assistant at Saint Josaphat School from August 2009 to November 2011 and a brief position as a Humanitarian Missionary with Global Brigades, Inc. in December 2010, contributing to the construction of a K-12 school. Nikki holds a Dual Master's degree in Special and Elementary Education from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Communications: Advertising and PR from Purdue University. Educational background includes attendance at American InterContinental University and Mother McAuley High School.