A recognized speaker and workshop facilitator, Ni-ka has presented on topics including representation and inclusivity in medical illustration, effective design for science education, medical visualization, and the intersection of art and science. She also speaks on discovering purpose through creativity and alignment, encouraging audiences to use their unique skills to make meaningful contributions within their fields.

As a Fellow of the Association of Medical Illustrators (FAMI) and former Chair of the Association's Diversity Committee, Ni-ka has led initiatives that foster greater inclusion within the profession, expand representation in medical imagery, and promote more equitable visual communication. Through her presentations, she challenges conventional approaches to medical imagery. She challenges audiences to think critically about representation and demonstrates how inclusive, thoughtfully designed visuals can improve education, foster belonging, and advance health equity.

Colby College (Upcoming)

Oct 1-2, 2026

Reframing the Human Body: Expanding who Belongs in Medical Illustration

Figure Drawing Workshop: Medical illustration and Drawing Human Proportions

Anatomy Connected 2026

April 20, 2026

Seeing is Understanding: Visual Communication Strategies in the Anatomical Sciences - Design Principles for Static Visual Materials

American Association for Anatomy

https://youtu.be/Yn72SNTM7Vo

Online Roundtable Discussion

March 13, 2026

Health equity in medical communications

Association of Medical Illustrators

https://vimeo.com/1173660231

Essence Festival of Culture

July 6, 2025

Exchange Stage Interview

Future of Health Neighborhood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlOiVDwWXAw&t=227s

AMI 2024 Annual Conference

July 26, 2024

AMI Diversity Fellowship Presentation

Association of Medical Illustrators

Black Health Connect Conference

July 12, 2024

Transforming Healthcare: The Essential Role of Medical Illustration

Lunch and Learn Workshop