Nikki’s
Experience
PROFESSIONAL
- Florida International University Foundation, Director of Development, January 2025 to present
- Whiting Group, LLC, Principal, April 2024 to present
- Miami Dade College, Assistant Vice President of Governmental Affairs, July 2024 to December 2025
- Executive Office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Deputy Director of Communications, June 2023 to April 2024
- Florida Department of Health, Director of Communications, January 2023 to June 2023
- Executive Office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senior Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, January 2021 to January 2023
- Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban “Steve” Bovo, Director of Communications, January 2019 to November 2020
- U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Legislative Assistant & Press Secretary, June 2017 to January 2019
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- City of Coral Gables Property Advisory Board, June 2025 to present
- United Way of Miami-Dade, Public Policy Committee, January 2025 to present
- Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Governmental Affairs Committee, January 2025 to present
- City of Coral Gables Communications Committee, January 2025 to June 2025
- Leadership Florida, Connect Class 14, June 2024 to April 2025
EDUCATION
- University of Miami, Master of Public Administration, May 2020
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, English Major/History Minor, December 2016
- James Madison Institute, Leaders Fellow, August 2018 to 2019
Nikki’s
Biography
Nikki Whiting has called Coral Gables home since 2017 and is running to ensure that The City Beautiful works for all residents.
Nikki has placed service at the cornerstone of her career, working to improve the lives of Floridians at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Nikki has been proud to serve Coral Gables residents as part of the Property Advisory Board and Communications Board.
Working with and learning from some of our community’s strongest leaders and elected officials has provided Nikki with the knowledge and ability to make a positive impact for the residents of Coral Gables.
Nikki’s
Platform
- Champion community safety initiatives and bolster support systems for emergency services.
- Implement prudent financial practices to ensure long-term economic health of the city.
- Foster open communication channels to promote government transparency and accountability.
- Develop innovative traffic management plans to enhance road safety and pedestrian access.
- Commit to sustainable urban development that respects community needs and environmental balance.
- Uphold principles of honesty and ethical leadership across all municipal activities.
- Maintain a strong connection with constituents through consistent outreach and engagement.
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Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
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