[2] Small lived in Johnson, Vermont, and then Western Massachusetts as a child.

Prior to that, Small worked in mental health at Howard Center and Northwestern Counseling and Support Services and supported homeless and runaway youth with Spectrum Youth and Family Services.

Through a drag persona, Nikki Champagne, along with colleague Emoji Nightmare, Small has promoted local libraries and youth literacy and hosted fundraisers to help support Vermont’s non-profit organizations.

[9][10][4] Small was named a 2022 Politician of Year by One Young World, receiving the award in Manchester, England in September 2022 alongside four other young politicians from around the world.

[11] Small lives in Winooski with her partner, Carsen, and their dogs, Theobroma and Charlie.