Nicole joined Gidget Foundation Australia late in 2022 as Programs Manager after 15 years working in health and medical research as both a scientist and executive.

Nicole has a Bachelor of Medical Science with first-class Honours and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine; both from the University of Sydney.

In her previous program management roles, she spearheaded and executed a number of health initiatives focussed on evidence-based/technology interventions that aimed to improve people’s health outcomes. As Head of Research for the Charlie Teo Foundation, she was responsible for finding new ways to solve challenges in brain cancer and her strong collaborative skills allowed her to bring together the right combination of clinician-scientists to address those challenges.      

Nicole has experienced postpartum depression and is passionate and motivated to apply her expertise to support the Gidget Foundation in its program service delivery.

When she is not working or looking after her two small children, Nicole volunteers her time as Research Advisor to the childhood brain cancer charity, Little Legs Foundation as well as working on her start-up venture in the digital health space.