Nikki Hopewell

Nikki Hopewell has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Nikki is currently the Director of Multicultural Marketing at Susan G. Komen, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this, they were a Public Voices Fellow at The OpEd Project from November 2020 to December 2021.

Nikki also has extensive experience at Rush University Medical Center, where they served as a Senior Communications Strategist from June 2019 to December 2021, focusing on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Nikki also worked as a Sr. Content Strategist from October 2018 to June 2019.

Before their time at Rush University Medical Center, Nikki had their own consulting business called NH Content Consulting, where they worked as a Freelance Content Marketer, Digital Storyteller, and Editor from June 2002 to June 2019.

Nikki has also held positions such as Content Director at CareContent, Inc. from February 2015 to January 2016, Senior Digital Content Specialist at Advocate Health Care from August 2014 to January 2015, and Writer/Editor at Advocate Health Care from June 2012 to August 2014.

Earlier in their career, Nikki worked as a Design Consultant at NHB Design from April 2005 to January 2012. Nikki was also the Managing Editor of Marketing News at the American Marketing Association from June 2002 to September 2007, and a Senior Copy Editor at Consumers Digest Inc. from March 1997 to June 2001.

Lastly, Nikki started their career as an Editor at Putman Publishing Co. (now Putman Media) from November 1995 to February 1997. Overall, Nikki Hopewell has a strong background in marketing, communications, and content strategy.

Nikki Hopewell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. Nikki later pursued a Master of Science degree in Journalism from the same institution. In 2004, Nikki attended Harrington College of Design, where they earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Interior Design. Furthermore, in 2008 and 2009, they studied Architecture & Design at Archeworks. In terms of additional certifications, Nikki obtained the "Leading Diversity, Equity & Inclusion" certification from Northwestern University in May 2021 and became a LEED Accredited Professional through the U.S. Green Building Council in June 2009.