Nicole joined CVSA in 2014. She has nearly 25 years of marketing, public relations and communications experience, and has worked exclusively within the nonprofit sector throughout her career. As the director of communications, Nicole develops and implements activities and programs designed to expand visibility of the Alliance and enhance communications among CVSA, its members and the public. Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland with a focus in public relations and a minor in women’s studies.