Born and raised on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Nikki started sailing at the age of six with the intention of beating the guys she sailed against. She’s always liked the competitive nature of the sport and has sought to compete at the highest levels available, be it in the Optimist, i420, or 470 classes. In 2011, Nikki placed 3rd at the ISAF Youth Worlds in the i420. Nikki is a 2017 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy. During her time at the Academy, Nikki help lead the women’s sailing team to a National Championship win, while earning the Quantum Women’s Sailor of the Year award, 2017 Sportsman of the Year award, and All-American honors three times. Nikki graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 2017 and after a year of service, her command allowed her to train full time for the Olympic Games. Nikki became the first active duty Coast Guardsman to compete at the Olympic Games. Nikki now lives in Miami with her husband and son and is actively pursuing the 2028 Olympic Games in the Mixed 470 Class Sailboat in Los Angeles, CA, USA.