Dei Nikoi joins the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation as a Program Officer, where she’ll utilize her background in community engagement, project management, and arts administration to support the Performing Arts portfolio.
Prior to joining PMAFF, Dei served in roles across the Mid-Atlantic and Chicagoland areas, including working with Chicago Public Schools, Arts + Public Life, and Northwestern University, etc. As Community Arts Engagement & Programs Manager for Arts + Public Life, she developed and deepened partnerships with arts organizations and artists in the Washington Park neighborhood, coordinating public arts programming, supporting the development of new work, and helping shape the organization’s approach to curating community-centered events. She has a passion for bridging the gap between art and community and hopes her knowledge base will be an asset to the foundation.
Dei holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Virginia & a Master of Music in Performance from George Mason University.
When not in the office, Dei can be found singing opera, exploring the city via the live music scene, dancing at festivals, and taking walks near the lake with a cup of her favorite juice! She also enjoys traveling, writing, and listening to a lively podcast. Feel free to send her recommendations!