Nikaury is an actor, writer, dramaturg, director, teaching artist, dancer and DEI trainer who has worked as part of socio-drama ensembles that use the arts to explore both broad and small critical thinking questions and theories in support of social-emotional learning. For three decades, her work has been in service of communities representing every age-group, many ethnic and cultural backgrounds for both private and public organizations, as well as multinational corporations. She holds a BA in Sociology and Theatre from Hunter College (CUNY), is a PACT-trained conflict-resolution specialist, and an INTERACT@ Certified Communication Professional. As a founding member of JACK, she relishes the opportunity to serve, connect, and broaden its community.