STAND with Kelly and Niki Tshibaka

One grew up in Alaska; the other grew up abroad. One is a Daughter of the American Revolution and a descendant of generations of American veterans; the other, the son of an African immigrant and a descendant of Congolese chieftains. One was a government watchdog; the other, a civil rights activist. Both had parents who were homeless for a while, and both graduated from Harvard Law School.

Like you, they have suffered devastating loss and faced overwhelming challenges. Through it all, they’ve found victory over the hardships of life simply by choosing to Stand. Join Kelly, Niki, and their inspiring guests as they move beyond simply talking about issues and challenges, to exploring how to solve and overcome them. Together, we will build a movement of everyday Americans who courageously take a stand for freedom, truth, and a country led by “We the People.”

Contributors

Host

Kelly Tshibaka

Kelly Tshibaka is a born and raised Alaskan with 17 years of leadership experience in government and national security oversight roles. In 2022, she ran as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Alaska's first Ranked Choice election.

Previously, she served as the Chief Data Officer of the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General, the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, overseeing 17 national security agencies through reducing bureaucracy, cutting costs, and holding government insiders accountable.

She returned home to serve as the Commissioner of Administration for Governor Dunleavy at the start of 2019, during which she led COVID mitigation strategies for the State's workforce.

Kelly has degrees from Harvard Law School and Texas A&M University. In her free time, she enjoys being a mom to 5 wonderful kids.

Host

Niki Tshibaka

Niki was born in the Philippines and lived in Africa, South America, and Europe throughout his childhood. His father, an African immigrant and former political refugee, was born in a rural village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; his mother was born in Minnesota and grew up in the Midwest. Niki's biracial heritage, multi-cultural upbringing, and experience living abroad have shaped his views on many of the important issues our nation and world face today.

His 20-year career has spanned both the private and public sectors. He has worked in private practice and as a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. Later, he became an ordained minister, anti-human trafficking activist, and entrepreneur.

In 2019, Niki moved with Kelly and their family to Alaska, her (and now his) home state, where he served in executive positions in state and local government. He is a graduate of Amherst College and Harvard Law School.