Nikki Geiszler serves as Programs Director for the Montana World Affairs Council. Originally from Florida, Nikki attended the University of Florida, earning a B.A. in Anthropology and Classical Studies. In 2013, she moved to Missoula, Montana to attend the University of Montana and earned her M.A. in Anthropology. She has worked for the Council since 2017 and is recognized as the lead expert in K-12 programming in global education in the World Affairs Council of America network. Under her leadership, Academic WorldQuest in Montana has become the largest local competition in the country. She organized a 7-person Teacher Advisory Board and with their help, developed the EconoQuest program which has doubled in participation each year.