Nicole serves as PBWC’s Chief Executive Officer, and brings almost 20 years of combined experience in senior executive and legal roles, and nonprofit and government leadership, across industries. Nicole previously served as a member of PBWC’s board of directors, including three years as Board Chair and President. Most recently, Nicole served as an appointee of Governor Brown in key positions within the State of California, including Chief Deputy Director and Chief Counsel. Nicole began her career as a corporate transactional lawyer with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto, California. Nicole received her J.D. from the UC Davis School of Law, and her B.A. from Santa Clara University. She also serves on the board of the Northern California chapter of the International Women’s Forum.