Nikki Riojas, MFA
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation
Nikki is a seasoned strategic marketing professional with over 20 years of industry experience. With a passion for community and relationship-building, she has made significant contributions as an adjunct faculty member at both Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and Dana College in Blair, NE. Her expertise extends to leading marketing and communications teams for prominent companies such as NRC Health, Corporate 3 Design, and Westcon Group North America. As an entrepreneur, Nikki has successfully built three start-up brands and founded the Women's Entrepreneur Society of Corpus Christi. Her achievements have been recognized with several regional and national awards, and she has served on boards including the American Advertising Federation, Salvation Army, and Women's Entrepreneur Society of CC.