NiK Peavy
(they/them)
- Director of Gender & Attraction Initiatives
Offices
- Multicultural Resource Commons, Gender and Attraction Initatives
- Center for Intercultural Engagement
Education
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BS, psychology, Georgia Southern University
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M.Ed, educational leadership & policy analysis, University of Missouri
Biography
NiK Peavy joined Oberlin College & Conservatory in November of 2022. In their current role, NiK works to create spaces for students who hold historically marginalized identities to build community with a focus on LGBTQ+ students as well as women.
They most recently came from the College of Wooster as the Director of Sexuality & Gender Initiatives, where they collaborated with queer & trans students across campus to design fun, educational, & community-oriented activities. NiK has a passion for helping students learn how to advocate for themselves & is committed to creating spaces where people with marginalized identities can be themselves.
Outside of work, NiK loves to learn new skills & collect hobbies such as pottery, sewing, & printmaking. They love tabletop games, reading graphic novels, & hanging out with their two cats, Dean & Milo.
Queer & Trans student support, support for women, on & off-campus resources, getting involved with Gender & Attraction Initivates!