Nicole brings to Neighborhood Strategies nearly 20 years of experience in communications and design, along with a passion for helping communities communicate their vision, foster engagement, and build lasting connections through thoughtful planning and creative strategy. She leads the firm’s visual and editorial direction, transforming ideas into compelling stories, data-driven graphics, and accessible, community-facing materials. Nicole supports planning efforts through public and youth engagement, placemaking, site concepting and visualization, data analysis, and the translation of technical content into approachable formats. She has contributed to federal grant applications and redevelopment initiatives with a focus on reinvesting in underutilized spaces and strengthening community identity. Her portfolio includes a diverse range of clients—from local communities to international organizations—across the community planning, higher education, publishing, nonprofit, and private sectors. With a background in creative and nonprofit leadership, she has excelled as an art director, writer, editor, and brand strategist, and has secured multiple grants for university initiatives. Nicole has built her career on fostering strong partnerships and bringing client visions to life through innovative and impactful design and communication.