May 14, 2026
WJOB Radio / Podcast Interview
A conversation about Hydrant Pet Center and the upcoming Pups & Pints event.
Media & recognition
Conversations, ideas, and community moments.
Selected media appearances, educational writing, presentations, and recognition from across Niki’s professional experience.
Media appearances
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August 11, 2026
WJOB Radio / Podcast Interview
An in-person appearance featuring Hydrant Pet Center, Dogs 4 U Inc., and A Golden Year with Norbert.
Recording link pending
Press Releases & Media Outreach
June 15, 2026
“Humane Indiana and Hydrant Pet Center Partner to Give Newly Adopted Dogs a Fresh Start”
Issued by Humane Indiana announcing the new partnership with Hydrant Pet Center. Niki helped develop the partnership through her role at Hydrant Pet Center. The release announced that newly adopted dogs from Humane Indiana would receive a complimentary first grooming appointment at Hydrant Pet Center.
Distributed to 26 distinct regional media and community organizations.
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- Adams Radio Group: WLJE-FM, WZVN-FM, WXRD-FM
- Chicago Tribune
- Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Duneland Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce
- GreatNews.Life
- Highland Griffith Chamber of Commerce
- Indiana 105, X-Rock 103.9 & Z-107.1
- Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
- Lakeshore Public Media
- Local 219
- Munster Chamber of Commerce
- MunsterLife.com
- NWI Neighbors Media
- Panorama Now
- Post-Tribune
- Schererville Chamber of Commerce
- Southshore CVA
- St. John/Dyer Chamber of Commerce
- The Lansing Journal
- The Times Media Company
- The Times of Northwest Indiana
- Town Planner
- Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce
- WIMS Radio: 95.1 FM / AM 1420; Valparaiso 106.7
- WJOB
Articles & features
Hydrant Pet Center Articles
Educational pet-care and workforce-related articles written for Hydrant Pet Center.
Visit the blogAwards & recognition
Above and Beyond Recognition
Ameriquest Mortgage · 2005
Speaking & presentations
Conversations that connect people and priorities.
Niki’s experience includes community and workforce presentations, Chamber-related presentations, facilitated coalition and community feedback conversations, and workforce and career events. This area will continue to grow as confirmed details become available.
Community presentations
Archive in progress
Additional confirmed presentation details will be added as they become available.
Press Coverage
Duneland Chamber of Commerce
Confirmed June 17, 2026 that the Humane Indiana / Hydrant Pet Center release was posted on the Chamber website.
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