Before joining the state government in 2012, Nikki spent 15 years as a private defense litigator in product liability, toxic torts, medical and dental malpractice, environmental and real estate law. Nikki has been a long-time advocate of children’s safety in consumer products and sleep environments, and served on the Board of Directors of The Danny Foundation 1998-2005 and Keeping Babies Safe 2007-2009. Presently Nikki is the proud leader of her daughter’s very energetic Cadette Girl Scout troop, and she is also the Leader Support Manager for all girl scout troops in the Richardson Bay Girl Scout Service Unit in Southern Marin. Her husband and son enjoy being active members in Cub Scout Pack 33. Both her children love swimming for the Strawberry Seals swim team.