about the candidate
about the candidate
My name is Nikki (Nicole) Slowinski and I am excited to be a candidate for the District 205 School Board.
I moved to Elmhurst in 2007 with my husband, drawn to the strong community and exceptional schools. I am the proud stepmother of two York High School graduates, and the mother of a son at Churchville Middle School, and daughter at Emerson Elementary School.
From an early age, I’ve been guided by two core values: 1) the importance of education and 2) the value of giving back.
These principles have shaped every stage in my life, including:
Volunteering at schools within under-served communities
Earning my degree in education
Helping to build a school in Haiti
Gaining professional experience in human resources, including adult learning & development, talent management, and succession planning
Actively participating and holding leadership roles within the PTA
These experiences have inspired me to run for the School Board, where I hope to use both my core values and professional experiences to continue making a difference in our community.
As a committed member of the Elmhurst community and the PTA, I bring a unique blend of personal dedication and professional expertise to this role. My background in HR includes roles focused on process improvement, education and organizational effectiveness. This equips me to make collaborative, effective and solution-focused decisions for our schools.
I am committed to ensuring access to high quality educational resources for all; being a responsible steward of community resources and support; and advancing excellence in academics.
I look forward to the opportunity to serve on the School Board, to ensure continued success of District 205.
Additional Background
Education
McPherson College
Bachelor's degree in education. Member of the varsity soccer and track teams. Female Athlete of the Year (based on outstanding academic and athletic performance).
University of Northern Iowa
Masters in Health Promotion. Graduate Assistant for 2 years.
Professional Career
Executive Vice President
Talent Experience and Development at Publicis Digital Experience, Publicis Groupe
Oversees onboarding, talent engagement, learning & management programs and initiatives.
Other Professional Experience
Director of Leadership Development at Advocate Aurora Health
Adjunct Professor at North Park University and Elmhurst University
Exercise Physiologist and Fitness Specialist at Advocate Health Care
Training Consultant and National Training Network Member at LIFE FITNESS
Roles within human resources including: HR Business Partner, Organizational Development/Effectiveness, Adult Learning & Development, Talent Management & Succession Planning, Program Support/Development for Interns, Apprenticeships, and New Grads/Early Careerists, process improvement
Volunteer
Emerson
Emerson PTA Board Member and Committee Chair
PTA Board Position: Co-chair of Social/Fundraising which includes Trivia Night, Parents Night, School-wide Outdoor Movie Night
PTA Committee Co-chair of Teacher and Staff Appreciation, Remote Activities (during COVID), 5th Grade Farewell
Increased accessibility for parents to participate in PTA by advocating for evening and virtual options (beginning in 2018)
Increased efficiency and outcomes of fundraising efforts resulting in raising more funds than previous years
Used creative solutions to strengthen our school community during COVID
PTA and classroom volunteer
Churchville
Churchville Community Committee - Helped to design enhanced Future Charger Day to proactively improve connection between students, staff, families and community members
Active PTA member and volunteer
D205
Selected for Interview Committee for district Superintendent
Charitable Organization Involvement (volunteer, advocate, and/or donate)
We Pop Up
Host event (organized and collect donations)
Adopt-a-family annually with neighbors
Volunteer at holiday events
Churchville Charge
Emerson Trivia Night
Girl Scouts
No Frills Fun Run to benefit local families
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
Diamonds are Forever annual softball tournament
UCCA mobile food pantries during COVID-19
Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Share Program (supporting those who have experienced infant loss)
AYSO coach
New Covenant School of St. Louis De Nord
DuPage PADS
The Night Ministry
Additional Community Affiliations
Airborne Basketball
Elmhurst Eagles
Elmhurst City Soccer Association (ECSA)
Team Elmhurst Soccer Club (TESC)
Girl Scouts
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
