Nicole has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years, with a focus on fundraising, events and relationship building. Most notably, Nicole has worked for Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, Acts Of Kindness Cabaret, Our Place and the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation (which was also founded by Maurice Goldblatt).

Nicole has been involved with nonprofits throughout Chicagoland: she was a founding board member at Impact 100 Chicago (now Impact Grants Chicago), a women’s collective giving organization that has awarded $100,000 grants to local nonprofits. She also consults with several area nonprofits and has been involved with both fundraising and advocacy campaigns, serving a variety of causes.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, a Master of Arts in Communication.  She has run three marathons and resides in Chicago with her husband, two children and standard poodle.