Nicole comes to the academy with over 10 years of experience in non-profit management. She has experience managing a Child Welfare funded program for former foster youth and worked closely with the Child Welfare system as well as worked with the former foster population. Nicole has also worked as a trainer, facilitating training and developing curriculum for case managers. Additionally, she has a vast amount of experience managing staff, working with diverse populations, developing administrative systems, managing databases, and leading a strategic vision. She is trained in motivational interviewing and approaches all of her work with a coaching approach.