about nikki.

Nikki Newsome is a culture shaper, creative strategist, and community builder. Over the past decade, she’s led high-impact employee experience initiatives, developed cross-functional partnerships, and built programs that don’t just drive engagement—they create belonging.

At companies like Meta, she designed and scaled employee engagement strategies across global teams, reimagined large-scale events into inclusive experiences, and launched community-centered initiatives that bridged the gap between workplace culture and real-world impact. Her approach blends data-driven decision making with human-centered design—ensuring every program, from a local food drive to a global all-hands, fosters connection and purpose.

Nikki believes community building is more than just a buzzword—it’s a business strategy. Whether she’s developing initiatives that uplift underrepresented voices, strengthening nonprofit partnerships, or creating spaces where employees feel seen and valued, she focuses on building cultures that last.

Nikki lives in North Riverside, Illinois with her husband and their three fiercely independent daughters — future leaders who keep her on her toes and remind her why leadership starts in the home. A passionate baker, Nikki whips up vegan treats discovered during her late-night scrolls (because, Pinterest). When she’s not experimenting in the kitchen, she’s coaxing her garden toward greatness, power-walking the neighborhood in a weighted vest because trends are trends, and turning her kitchen into a dance floor on the regular.