Nikki Hinshaw

Nikki Hinshaw is a professional with a strong background in global communication, political science, and program coordination. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue since June 2023, Nikki previously worked as a Program Coordinator for the ASU Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab from January 2022 to May 2023. Academic experience includes roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Assistant at The George Washington University, where Nikki supported various educational and international affairs projects. Additional experience includes internships with the International Center for Journalists and the US Embassy London, along with roles at organizations such as the Institute of International Education and Phoenix Sister Cities. Nikki holds a Master of Arts in Global Communication from The George Washington University and dual Bachelor degrees in Political Science and Communication from Arizona State University, complemented by summer study abroad coursework in Ghana.