Nikki Sloup

Nikki Sloup has extensive experience in communications and public relations. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Vice President Communications and Public Relations at Progress Residential®. Prior to this, they served as Vice President Communications and Public Relations at the same company.

Before joining Progress Residential®, Sloup worked at SCL Health as Vice President Communications, where they provided strategic oversight and management of communication teams. Nikki also led internal and external communications, crisis communications, public relations, and social media efforts. Notably, they led award-winning COVID-19 response communications as the public information officer.

Sloup also held the role of Director of Marketing and Communications at St. Francis Health. As a member of the hospital's senior leadership team, they directed multichannel marketing campaigns, public and media relations, and strategic internal communications. Nikki was previously the Communications Manager at the same organization.

Earlier in their career, Sloup served as the Manager of Corporate Communications & Community Investment at Payless ShoeSource, where they managed internal and external communications, particularly during the sale and divestiture of Collective Brands, Inc. Nikki also worked at Collective Brands, Inc. as the Manager of Corporate Media Relations & Corporate Marketing, overseeing global media relations activities and branding initiatives.

Sloup began their career at Payless, where they held the role of Senior Analyst in various areas including broadcast production and corporate communications & investor relations. Nikki managed production for print, video, and other advertising channels, and also handled all investor relations activities for Payless and later Collective Brands.

Overall, Nikki Sloup has a wealth of experience in strategic communications, crisis management, public relations, and branding, gained through their roles at various organizations.

Nikki Sloup has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Baker University.