Driven by the belief that every child deserves access to a high-quality education, Nicole has led and supported initiatives that span local, national, and international contexts. Early in her career, she worked at the grassroots level to help turn around a government primary school in a rural village in Northern India. She went on to contribute to large-scale public education reform in the U.S., including school turnaround efforts with Chicago Public Schools and the implementation of a district-wide unified enrollment system with Los Angeles Unified School District to help families more easily navigate school choice.

Nicole’s passion for social impact extends beyond education. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Pad Project, a nonprofit committed to advancing menstrual equity and reproductive health awareness worldwide. She is also a children’s book author, focusing on early mental health education to help reduce stigma and empower children with emotional literacy from a young age.

Internationally, she supports educational access and opportunity through board roles with The Lotus Petal Foundation and USC Rishi, both of which provide underserved children in India with education, healthcare, and life skills.

Currently, Nicole leads the Early Care and Education Industry Strategy at Los Angeles County, with a particular focus on workforce development within the early childhood sector and healthcare sector.

Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to equity, community collaboration, and the belief that systems can and must be reimagined to serve every child. Read Less ^