Prior to joining CJ&D, Nicole worked as a political campaign professional, including as the campaign manager for a southern congressional candidate, and Turnout Coordinator for the New York Democratic Campaign Committee. In addition to her political work, Nicole also brings significant legislative advocacy and policy experience to CJ&D. As a clinician with the New York Civil Liberties Union, she worked to draft and advocate for meaningful changes to NYC’s school safety system and close the school to prison pipeline. Before graduating law school, Nicole worked on high-profile tort litigation and organized grassroots community events as a fellow with Battleground Texas. Nicole holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. from Ithaca College, where she studied Political Science and Speech Communication.