Nichole supports The Climate Trust’s general accounting needs and operations, Board governance and Human Resources. Prior to joining the Climate Trust, Nichole worked as the Executive Assistant at the Chicago High School for the Arts. Nichole holds a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from St. Xavier University. Nichole is a certified nonprofit accounting professional. Originally from the Midwest, Nichole now enjoys spending her free time hiking through the forests of the PNW and admiring the beautiful Oregon coastline.