Spreading the word…
Nicole is known for her infectious enthusiasm, sense of humor and wealth of knowledge. She was introduced to the underwater world when she learned to scuba dive with her high school biology teacher. Little did she know then; her life course was set. She has served as an ambassador for the scientific community for the last 25 years. Nicole holds a Master’s in Coastal Environmental Management from Duke University and a Bachelor’s in Marine Biology from UC Santa Cruz. She began her career teaching scuba diving in the US Virgin Islands. Nicole worked as a naturalist with the Oceanic Society since 2004, both at the field station in Belize and in the SF Bay Area. In California, she led whale watching trips year-round. She also served on the board of the American Cetacean Society - San Francisco, where she facilitated and implemented an annual Naturalist Training Course. Before moving to Hawai’i, Nicole worked as a Sustainability Consultant in waste reduction programs for San Mateo County, specializing in school and student action programs.
In Hawai’i, Nicole immerses herself in all things ocean and coastal related. Besides her time on the water, she is developing and implementing a K-12 Environmental Literacy Curriculum for Hawai’i Technology Academy, Kona Campus. She works directly with teachers, administrators and businesses to reduce their carbon footprints and reach their sustainability goals.