Helena Silva-Nichols is a plurilingual educator and writer who is passionate about using language to connect ideas and cultures. A Stanford graduate with a background spanning the biomedical sciences, anthropology, and sociolinguistics, she excels at translating complex topics into narratives that are both compelling and accessible.
Prior to joining Koalendar, Helena helped shape young minds as a literature and composition instructor while pursuing graduate studies. Her work has been featured in Foreign Policy and in several neuro-oncology journals.
Helena writes about topics at the cross-roads of education, technology, productivity tools and more.
Expertise
- Medical Anthropology
- Pedagogy
- Sociolinguistics
Experience
SaaS Content Writer — Koalendar
2025 – Present
Higher Education Consultant — Bright Future
2017 – Present
Content Writer — Xenon Health
2019 – 2020
Stanford in Government: Women’s Land Rights Fellow — Landesa
June 2018 – November 2018
Editor — Contexts Stanford Anthropology Research Journal
2017 – 2018
Education and certifications
- MSc in Sociology, Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon
- MA in Teaching, University of Southern California
- BA in Anthropology, Stanford University
Languages
- Spanish — Native
- English — Native
- Portuguese — Advanced
- Chinese — Intermediate
Articles by Helena Silva-Nichols
How to schedule employees effectively to boost engagement and curb costs
A clear, human-centered guide to building reliable schedules that boost productivity, cut costs, and keep your team engaged
- Published
- Scheduling Tips
7 proven electrician marketing strategies for steady growth
Boost your electrical business with simple, proven electrician marketing strategies that attract more clients, strengthen your online presence, and keep your schedule full year-round
- Published
- Service Businesses
Top collaborative technology tools for students in the classroom
From cloud file sharing to collaborative templates, simplify group projects and hybrid class collaboration
- Published
- Education
How to create a school schedule: Step-by-step guide and free templates
Build smarter timetables for teachers and students with ready-to-use templates, practical steps, and tools that make scheduling faster and conflict-free.
- Published
- Education