Nicole is a member of the Navajo Nation with her clans as Kiyaa’áanii born for Tsi’naajinii, her chei is Tábaahí and her nali is Naashaashi Dine’é.
Nicole graduated from Pepperdine University, with an MBA in finance and an undergraduate degree in finance and economics. Her background includes experience working in investment banking with RBC Capital Markets, and tribal land valuations from both a federal and tribal perspective and knowledge of commercial real estate development. Currently, she works for Raven Indigenous Capital Partners and in addition to her current position on the Board with Changing Woman Initiative, she also serves on the Board for Diné Development Corporation and Miss Indian New Mexico, Inc. Nicole values the work that Changing Woman Initiative does to renew cultural birth knowledge and reclaim indigenous birthing practices and traditions for women in our communities.