Nicole is a passionate and engaged Leadership Facilitator and professional Actor; internationally recognized performer, Voice Over artist, film and TV professional, and radio host. She is also the co-founder and Artistic Director of CATNIP (Contemporary American Theater now in Prague), and along with her many years employed in production at a boutique advertising agency, can attest to the influence of speech, performance and brand communication both in and out of the workplace. With a background in political activity, as well as competitive speech writing and delivery, Nicole attended American University in Washington, D.C. for Political Science, then graduated from the Gallatin School for Individualized Study with a degree in the Classics/History of Ideas from New York University. Nicole is TEFL certified and focuses her work for Non-Native English speakers, young learners - specifically young women and girls - and intercultural communication. With an inspiring, feisty and friendly approach, Nicole helps craft A-Level communicators, activated storytellers, performers and empowered speakers within high level management and executive teams. Empathy and compassion are the guiding forces of her life and business (Hard To Be Human), inspiring her to be a strong advocate for others’ understanding, growth and transformation in the realm of humanity and human evolution.