Nicole has worked at the Hospital for Special Surgery since December 2013. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University where she graduated with honors in Biology. During her time at Stony Brook, Nicole was an active member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society, Pre-Med Society and National Society of Collegiate Scholars as well as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry. In her free time Nicole volunteered for a program known as Play Fit Stay Fit. This program was created for young children suffering from cancer to help keep them physically active.