Nicole is a dedicated champion of ocean and reef conservation, bringing more than 30
years of experience in nonprofit leadership and governance. She is the Co-Founder of
City Kids Wilderness Project, a nonprofit that provides urban youth with transformative
outdoor experiences, and has served on the boards of numerous education and
conservation organizations.
Her passion for marine conservation was sparked while living aboard a 46-foot sloop in
the Caribbean and Mediterranean—an experience that instilled both a profound love
for the sea and a deep concern for its inhabitants and ecosystems. An avid scuba
diver, she has witnessed firsthand the urgent need to protect and restore the world’s
reefs and marine life. She strives to inspire others to join the effort to preserve these
beautiful and vital places.