Nikki Henderson is a staff writer/researcher for GovCIO Media & Research, where she primarily covers the departments of Defense and Homeland Security.
Prior to joining the team in October 2021, Nikki was a digital media reporter at KTAL NBC 6 where she covered multiple beats including health, technology and entertainment in her featured web series “On the Move with Nikki.” She also worked as a regional writer and producer for FOX News Channel in Dallas, Texas, and covered the 2000 presidential election while working at KTBC FOX 7 in Austin, Texas.
Nikki earned her Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism from the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University.
During Nikki’s spare time, she enjoys going to New Orleans Saints and Pelicans games. Nikki is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She also volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association. Her favorite things to do are Zumba, shopping at Whole Foods and spending time with her husband, Marlon, and their adorable son, Max.