What I Believe
I believe in human-centered design.
I use design thinking to create and reimagine products, experiences, and processes.
I lead with curiosity.
I practice empathy.
I strive for simplicity.
I spread optimism.
I define success by how
I've helped others succeed.
Study 1
I was very impressed by Nicole when we worked together at IDEO. She had just the right mix of vision, drive, and empathy to make our collaboration fun and effective. She is clearly a master of executive-level communication, making difficult conversations smooth while clearly driving towards the best outcome. I’ll always associate her with dedication, charisma, integrity, and pragmatism.
Sebastian Sanne
Director of Product Design
@ LinkedIn
It was a true joy and honor to collaborate with Nicole during her time at IDEO. Nicole is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and caring; a wonderful public speaker and advocate; and a natural leader and mentor to others, always looking for ways to lift up, empower, and celebrate those around her. I can't wait to see how she continues to scale her impact!
Katie Kirsch
Founder I Harvard MBA,
IDEO, Stanford
Nicole is a skilled strategist and communicator who cares deeply about the people and projects she touches. She's compelling and genuine with both high level stakeholders and with peers. She's exceptional at understanding what people want and need, reflecting back and synthesizing what she's heard, finding mutually beneficial solutions, and translating all of this into creative and concrete ideas and plans. She always goes the extra mile, and she's kind, genuine, smart, creative--someone I'd love to work with again.
Dan Soltzberg
Director / Sr. Innovation Catalyst @ Fortive
RECOMMENDATIONS
Best Known for Being
A keen listener
A quick study
A simplifier of complexity
A creative problem solver
A natural organizer
A future forward strategist
A slightly competitive gamer
I've worked at...
I've managed partnerships with...
Education & Experience
HEC Paris
Master of Science (Candidate '23)
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts
Advertising & Communications
Strategic Partnerships | Coursera
Product & Technology | IDEO
Account Management | Razorfish
Social Media Strategy | R/GA
Digital Production | Deutsch
Brand Connections | Nike
Beyond Work
I've entered into a phase of life where
I value flexibility and a deeper sense of purpose in my career. The future is more precious to me than ever, so I am always looking for ways to positively impact lives and live more sustainably.
Mother of Two
US / EU Citizen
Cycling Advocate
Let's Connect
I'm currently based in:
Palo Alto, California
I also live/work remotely from:
Portland, Oregon
Haarlem, the Netherlands
I'm available for consulting and speaking engagements.
