About Me.
I'm Kya Nilges (she/her), a born storyteller passionate about creating meaningful connections through design. I'm driven in my work as a Communications Consultant at Missouri AfterSchool Network, where I strive to bring afterschool stories to life through blogs, design, and strategy.
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With experience in marketing and communication design, the imperative for creating impactful content is engrained within me.
Education
Western Governors University
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Stephens College
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East Central College
Master of Business Administration – Expected graduation May 2026
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design, Stephens College.
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Associate of Arts degree from East Central College in Rolla, Missouri.
Recognitions
2024
2024
2022 - 2024
2022
2022 - 2024
2022
2020 - 2024
2019 - 2021
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Kopenhaver Center Leadership Boot Camp 2024 Certification
Outstanding Communication Design Senior Award
Stephens Scholars​​
Communication Design Rising Star Award​
Dean's High Honors
All-Missouri State Academic Team
Phi Theta Kappa
​President's List High Honors
Campus Involvement
Social Media Coordinator, staff writer, model, and graphic designer for Stephens Life Magazine.
President and co-founder of The Design Collective, a student-run enrichment club.
Vice-President of New Member Education in Kappa Delta's Zeta Upsilon chapter.
Exhibitions
2023
2024
Editorial Photography Showcase | The Creative Hub
Juxtopsed Senior Exhibit | Davis Gallery