A native of Philadelphia, I attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Business and Communications. Shortly after graduating in 1993, I began working as a Compliance Officer for the U.S. Department of Labor/Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). During her 11-years of service at the OFCCP, Nicole worked on behalf of victims of discrimination, which she found extremely fulfilling.
In 2006, I decided to make a career change and joined Mellon Financial Corporation, now BNY Mellon, as an Affirmative Action Consultant. I am a proud member of Phi Beta Kappa, as well as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a steering committee member for the Pittsburgh Industry Liaison Group and a Board member of Pittsburgh Cares.
In addition to being a busy mother of two, I am also an inventor who is currently marketing her cosmetic tool called Nikki’s Magic Wand. In June 2015, I released my first book, on career success, entitled, “Here’s Your Script-Keep Your Foot Out of Your Mouth and Your Butt Employed.”
I am a huge proponent of the idea of paying it forward and has actively supported many causes through her 9 to 5, as well as through her own company, Nikki’s Magic Wand.. Having lost her mother to Leukemia at age 10, Nicole also supports The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by fundraising and volunteering.
