Nikki is an interdisciplinary designer who integrates her interests in human thinking and social good to build digital products with meaningful impact. Prior to the U.S. Digital Corps, she has channeled this through UX/UI, web and graphic design, and branding in various non-profit, academic, and startup spaces.

Born in the Philippines and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, her upbringing was shaped by culture and community. Her background (and current events) lead her to approach the design process through lens of information processing and accessibility.

She’s a first-gen graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied Cognitive Science and Digital Humanities in between advocating for key student populations and programs and tinkering on projects.

When she’s not staring at screens, Nikki can be found petting a cat or running… late to yoga.