“As an experience design professional, Nikole is committed to customer-first thinking and action, and fosters a culture of continual learning and skills development for herself and her team. I highly recommend Nikole as a top-notch Experience Design practitioner and executive leader. "

Chris Nelson, CMO

“Nikole is a very skilled UX/product designer and Experience Design leader, I believe her strongest skills are reflected in the team she oversees. She is a remarkable leader; dedicated to both the advancement of her team and her team's work for the benefit of the customer. She is both a strategic thinker and a strategic leader.

Elena West, CEO

“I have personally known and worked closely with Nikole for many years and have been impressed with her leadership skills and her abilities to consistently deliver high levels of performance while meeting tight budgets and achieving exceptional team engagement. Nikole is an extremely effective and highly accomplished technology and design leader.”

Ken Gitlin, CEO & SVP Global Operations

“There are few leaders I know with more positivity and can-do attitude than Nikole. Her design sensibility and passion for excellence shine through in her work and in the A-team she has working with her and for her. I have met few corporate leaders who are better at collaborating, managing and getting things done.”

Andrea Hoban, Chief Learning Officer

“Nikole’s passion for UX and great design always shines through, you’ll be hard pushed to find a more engaged and enthusiastic business partner. She’s a strong leader who believes in empowering and supporting her team.”

Jenny Lynch, Fractional CMO

“In addition to building a strong, inclusive culture, Nikole leveraged metrics to measure team success and impact. She is a strong advocate for ‘living roadmaps’—each team under her leadership maintained an active roadmap outlining 'what we're doing now, what's next, and what's on the horizon.”

Steve Alt, Director Media Studio

“I had the opportunity to work directly with Nikole during website and product experience projects. She bridged communication between Marketing and Product. Her leadership was remarkable—she united four teams (Web Strategy, Product, Marketing, and User Experience).”

Richa Garg, Product and Web Strategy Leader

“Nikole established a design framework, set the vision, and guided the strategy that continues to drive our progress. What sets Nikole apart is her ability to empower those around her. She creates an environment where people feel valued and supported. This not only drives results—it shapes future leaders. Anyone would be lucky to work with or for Nikole.”

Priscila Leite, Senior Digital Strategy Leader

“I worked for Nikole as a Web Applications Leader. Once people join Nikole’s teams, they don’t want to leave. I am one of those people. She is transformational leader who inspire teams and drives real change.”

Charlie Tran, Web Apps Leader

What truly distinguished Nikole’s leadership was her long-term ownership and commitment beyond the initial launch. She continued to lead the evolution of the experience through multiple waves of post-launch enhancements, actively incorporating user feedback, responding to changing market dynamics, and adapting to new business priorities with agility and precision.

Siobhan O'Sullivan, MBA. Director, Product Marketing