Niki Zoli

Niki Zoli is a seasoned CSR/ESG practitioner with over 20 years of experience, contributing to the forefront of business with environmental and social impact considerations. She has held key roles in renowned organizations like Discovery Channel, Honest Tea, Whole Foods Market, Marriott International, and currently serves as the US Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Lidl, a leading discount grocer.

Her expertise spans across various domains including Shared Value Creation, Stakeholder Engagement, Materiality Assessments, Strategic Planning, Partnership Development, Program Management, Alliance Building, Communication, Workforce Readiness, Community Development, Disaster Relief, GRI/ESG Reporting, Employee Volunteerism, and Budgeting.

Niki pursued her education with a Master's in Public Communications from American University, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a specialization in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin, and a study abroad experience at the University of East Anglia in the School of English and American Studies.

With a rich professional history, Niki has served in positions such as Head of CSR at Lidl US, CSR/ESG/Social Impact Advisor across Non-Profit, Education, Social Services, and Small Business sectors, Director of Social Impact, Senior Manager of Social Responsibility & Community Engagement, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist, and Public Relations roles at various organizations.

Her diverse experience includes roles like TEFL Teacher at Bi-Cultural Language Services, Director of Parent and International Programs at National Cathedral School, and Senior Coordinator at Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership within Discovery Communications.