Working at Inside Philanthropy, Nicole provides resources for non-profit organizations. She studied film history with Brian DePalma at Sarah Lawrence College. attended Sundance Institute Workshops, Critical Writing was a Major Focus along with Psychology as well as French and Russian History. Studied with John Stix, Julliard Prof in NYC, script analysis under Margie Haber and Authentic Acting with Charles Conrad in LA. Member of Women in FIlm and Women in Media. Nicole was Secretary to the League of Women Voters Santa Monica, Co-chair of the Borderline civic group, and volunteered at the OPCC homeless shelter. Was New England Champion cheerleading squad member 2 years in a row. Danced with Michael Jackson, hand picked by Andy Warhol to front own rock band, and received music production mentoring from Herbie Hancock. Was in the original cast of the Broadway show Starlight Express and worked directly with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. During the show, because of a bridge miscue, Nicole almost fell 60 feet center stage. Instead she climbed down a ladder in roller skates, now that takes talent!