Nichole works in Media Intelligence for 3M's Public Affairs organization, where she manages forward-looking research, trend analysis, and manages a repository of research and data for employees. With nearly a decade of experience building and managing 3M's social listening program, Nichole excels at transforming data into meaningful narratives that help stakeholders understand key insights.

Before joining 3M, Nichole taught college English, specializing in writing and literature.

Her background in rhetorical analysis, storytelling, and research continues to inform her work today.Nichole holds an MA in English and a BA in Creative Writing and general English studies. She resides in St. Paul, MN, and enjoys gardening and reading, as well as fostering dogs and spending time with her own rescue pup, Olive.