Nikki Hudson is a grassroots community leader and longtime resident of Cleveland’s Cudell neighborhood, where she has lived with her family for over 20 years. Originally from Columbus, she moved to Northeast Ohio to attend Kent State University and later earned a law degree from Cleveland State University.

After law school, Nikki co-founded a juice and smoothie business at the West Side Market with her husband. As they started a family, she transitioned into part-time work while staying deeply involved in her community.

Nikki serves on the boards of Cudell Improvement and Northwest Neighborhoods CDC and chairs the Edgewater Parke Neighbors block club. She has led efforts to improve neighborhood safety, protect green space, secure crosswalks, and plant thousands of daffodils along Desmond Avenue. Her leadership also helped revoke a liquor license tied to ongoing criminal activity.

She is a leading voice in the Save Cudell Park campaign, serves on the Marion-Seltzer Elementary redesign committee, and is an active member of the Coalition for a Better Cleveland. Nikki has consistently spoken out on issues like equitable development and transparent redistricting.

Nikki is committed to building a safer, more inclusive Cleveland and will be a passionate advocate for Matriots’ values in office.