Nikki is the Managing Director of the Health Care team. The team leads GAO's efforts in supporting Congressional oversight of the federal agencies and programs that tangibly affect the lives of all Americans through providing analyses, recommendations, and policy options to Congress and the Executive Branch. Nikki holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She was the recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award for outstanding public service in 2009.