Nikki Harris is the Communications and Digital Media Specialist at the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, where she supports and manages communication initiatives and oversees the institute's digital media. She brings more than a decade of experience in education marketing and communications, specializing in creating clear, compelling messaging that connects with students, alumni, and the broader community.
Before joining the Ballmer Institute, Nikki served as the Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing and Communications at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. In that role, she led efforts to strengthen the university's digital presence through cohesive, story-driven communications that celebrated its mission and deep community roots. She is passionate about education and supporting youth and young adults, and spent a year teaching middle school English language arts in an underserved community in San Antonio's West Side before relocating to Portland.
Originally from Central Texas, Nikki is a newcomer to Oregon and its much cooler temperatures. She enjoys exploring Portland's diverse neighborhoods and restaurants with her husband and son and discovering all the PNW has to offer. When she's not outside, you can find her curled up on the couch with her dog, Zoey, binge-watching TCM. Nikki holds a Master of Public Administration from St. Mary's University and a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Rhetoric from St. Edward's University.