Nicole is based in eastern North Carolina but travels throughout the state. Originally from Bertie County, Nicole has extensive leadership experience in the healthcare and education sectors, as well as an Associate of Science degree in business administration from Averett University. As a self-proclaimed change agent, Nicole serves on local community boards such as the Albemarle chapter of the North Carolina Community Foundation, the board of the Bertie County YMCA, and of Cultivator NC. She is a founding director of Pride of Bertie, a developing non-profit, as well as a founding member of the Bertie County Small Business Network. She is currently serving on the branding committee for Bertie County working with Destination By Design and also the steering committee for a community driven arts project in Bertie County, in partnership with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Museum of Art.

As program manager, Nicole is charged with coaching and managing a continuing cohort of up to 10 growing companies across North Carolina. Additionally, Nicole manages efforts to strengthen local businesses and communities through networking events and workshops in coordination with local government and other resource providers.