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Nikki Churchwell
Senior Policy Advisor
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001
Nikki is a Senior Policy Advisor at EducationCounsel. Prior to joining EducationCounsel, Nikki served at the U.S. Department of Education for ten years, working across PK-12 and postsecondary education policy areas to ensure all students have equal access to a world-class education. Before joining the Department, she managed the education portfolio of Rhode Island’s statewide...
Nikki is a Senior Policy Advisor at EducationCounsel. Prior to joining EducationCounsel, Nikki served at the U.S. Department of Education for ten years, working across PK-12 and postsecondary education policy areas to ensure all students have equal access to a world-class education. Before joining the Department, she managed the education portfolio of Rhode Island’s statewide longitudinal integrated data system, leveraging student data to address pressing issues in education.
Nikki began her career in the classroom as a traditionally certified middle school math teacher and has taught in three different countries. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education as a first-generation college student at the University of Georgia and her master’s degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University.
longitudinal integrated data system, leveraging student data to address pressing issues in education.
Nikki began her career in the classroom as a traditionally certified middle school math teacher and has taught in three different countries. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education as a first-generation college student at the University of Georgia and her master’s degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- U.S. Department of Education, Performance Improvement Officer (2025); Senior Advisor (2022–2025); Strategic Initiatives Team Lead (2019–2022); Education Program Specialist (2015–2019)
- Rhode Island Longitudinal Data System Center (formerly at The Providence Plan), Senior Education Policy and Information Specialist (2011–2015)
- Educator, various locations (2007–2015)
Education
- Brown University, MA, Urban Education Policy (2011)
- University of Georgia, BS, Middle Grades Education (2008)
Previous Professional Experience
- U.S. Department of Education, Performance Improvement Officer (2025); Senior Advisor (2022–2025); Strategic Initiatives Team Lead (2019–2022); Education Program Specialist (2015–2019)
- Rhode Island Longitudinal Data System Center (formerly at The Providence Plan), Senior Education Policy and Information Specialist (2011–2015)
- Educator, various locations (2007–2015)
Nikki is a Senior Policy Advisor at EducationCounsel. Prior to joining EducationCounsel, Nikki served at the U.S. Department of Education for ten years, working across PK-12 and postsecondary education policy areas to ensure all students have equal access to a world-class education. Before joining the Department, she managed the education portfolio of Rhode Island’s statewide... longitudinal integrated data system, leveraging student data to address pressing issues in education.
Nikki began her career in the classroom as a traditionally certified middle school math teacher and has taught in three different countries. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Middle Grades Education as a first-generation college student at the University of Georgia and her master’s degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- U.S. Department of Education, Performance Improvement Officer (2025); Senior Advisor (2022–2025); Strategic Initiatives Team Lead (2019–2022); Education Program Specialist (2015–2019)
- Rhode Island Longitudinal Data System Center (formerly at The Providence Plan), Senior Education Policy and Information Specialist (2011–2015)
- Educator, various locations (2007–2015)
Education
- Brown University, MA, Urban Education Policy (2011)
- University of Georgia, BS, Middle Grades Education (2008)
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