Nicole has had a varied and extensive career over 25 years in business, government and charitable sectors. Starting as a property and environment lawyer with Herbert Smith Freehills and then various policy and communication roles at the Environmental Protection Agency. She has also been a policy and research manager with the Property Council of Australia and business development manager with Clarke Kann.

As the principal of Fuschia Consulting she has produced corporate charity events such as the Brisbane Big City Barbecue for eight years. Nicole has also been an Ambassador of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust since 2010. Nicole is a “people person” and is passionate about using her varied skill set to helping people and making a difference to QFI.