Nicolette Karina Kalfas serves as a Program Associate for the Global Democracy Coalition, a dynamic multi-stakeholder alliance dedicated to advancing and safeguarding democracy worldwide. Nicolette's tenure with International IDEA began in April 2024, where she plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the GDC Regional and Global Forums, advocacy campaigns, and Podcast series. 

She also runs all communications for the Coalition by leading the development, publication, and dissemination of the Global Democracy Coalition newsletter and support the creation of knowledge products. 

She regularly updates and maintains the Coalition’s website, manages digital library resources, monitors global media coverage related to democracy and Coalition campaigns, and identifies opportunities for strategic engagement and response. 

Prior to her role at International IDEA, Nicki honed her skills at the public relations boutique, The Sway Effect, in New York. There, she specialized in communications, data analytics, social media relations, and website design. With a robust educational background in political science, psychology, and communications, Nicki emerged as a reliable advisor to her clients, fostering enduring relationships built on trust.

Beyond her commitments at International IDEA, Nicki's expertise has garnered recognition in Reaching Critical Will's magazine, The Monitor, having several articles published on the United Nations General Assembly's First Committee. Additionally, her collaboration with Reaching Critical Will and the United Nations General Assembly's First Committee has been commended and published by the Pace University International Disarmament Institute.

Nicki graduated with Cum Laude honors and earned a place on the Dean's List when she obtained her B.A. in Political Science with a Minor in Psychology from Pace University. Her outstanding contributions have also earned her distinction as a distinguished member of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success.