Tippie College of Business

Meeting Location: Hiawatha Community Center (connected to City Hall – 101 Emmons Street, Hiawatha, 52233)

Nicole "Nikki" Wilcox is a marketing and business strategist with more than 15 years of experience leading marketing, communications, strategic development, and community engagement initiatives across the nonprofit, corporate, education, and economic development sectors. A proud two-time graduate of the University of Iowa, she earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and her Master of Business Administration (MBA). Throughout her career, Nikki has partnered with organizations of all sizes to solve complex business challenges, develop strategic marketing campaigns, build meaningful community partnerships, and drive organizational growth. She previously taught Principles of Marketing at Kirkwood Community College and served as a guest lecturer for Corporate Finance at the University of Iowa, experiences that reinforced her passion for developing future business leaders. Nikki's teaching philosophy centers on bridging the gap between the classroom and the boardroom by creating authentic, hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, critical thinking, and career readiness. She believes the most meaningful education happens when students are given the opportunity to solve real business challenges, and she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of marketing professionals while helping organizations discover innovative solutions through student collaboration.