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Nichole was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Although part of a small family in the United States, Most of her family lives around the world in locations such as Israel, Germany, and Australia. This has developed her love for traveling to new places, meeting people from across the world, and learning about new cultures.
During High School, Nichole was involved in a Teaching Internship program, where for two years she worked as an assistant 7th and 8th grade art teacher in a low income school. Through this experience, she was able to see the lack of educational opportunities for many due to a lack in school funding in low income communities, and became and advocate and mentor for many of these students. She was also involved in Girl Up, a national organization that brings to light issues that women around the world are facing, such as discrimination and a lack of educational opportunities. Finally, since 2013, she worked as an assistant Hebrew teacher at her Temple, teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade Hebrewreading and writing. Nichole also volunteered frequently within the Jewish Community, such as boxing candles for Holocaust Remembrance Day and packing food to donate to local shelters.
The combination of all of these activities lead to her passion for social justice issues, specifically centered around educational injustice, bringing art and creativity into her community, and creating spaces where activism and change is at the forefront, and where everyone feels welcome. On her college campus, Nichole is involved in many different clubs and organizations. These include being the head of marketing and advertising for Art Club (a community of art appreciation), a mentor in the Peer Advisors and Mentors Program, and a Student Ambassador for the University of Richmond (which is run through admissions at the university). She also volunteers with Community in Schools, a program that places mentors into low-income elementary and middle schools in order to motivate, inspire, and guide students through their schooling and other obstacles in their lives.