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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.