Hi, I’m Nicole
I help founders, executives, and leadership teams turn complex ideas into clear strategy, compelling stories, and market momentum.
I’m a marketing and communications leader, founder, and operator with more than 20 years of experience building brands, businesses, partnerships, and growth strategies across technology, sustainability, consumer products, and mission-driven organizations.
My work spans brand positioning, strategic communications, business development, partnerships, go-to-market strategy, digital strategy, thought leadership, media relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional execution. I’m especially drawn to complex ideas and emerging categories, helping organizations clarify what they do, why it matters, and how to bring it to market.
Today, I serve as Fractional Head of Marketing + Communications for PiiQ, an AI-native platform for financial advisors and regulated firms. Previously, I founded Swap Society, a national circular fashion platform featured in Fast Company, Fortune, WWD, and NBC. I also served as Vice President of Marketing + Communications for NASDAQ-listed bioplastics pioneer Cereplast, built and launched Beautyfix by Dermstore, and led retail strategy, buying, and operations for Fred Segal Beauty.
PiiQ
Head of Marketing + Communications
Lead positioning, go-to-market strategy, marketing, and communications for an AI-native platform helping financial advisory firms use AI securely, translating complex technology into clear market-facing messaging.
Swap Society
Founder + CEO
Founded and built a national circular fashion platform centered on reuse, powered by proprietary SwapCoin™ to keep wearable garments in circulation longer. Built the business model, brand, partnerships, and customer experience around making circular fashion more accessible.
Cereplast
VP, Marketing + Communications
Led global marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement for a NASDAQ-listed bioplastics pioneer, generating 1.6B media impressions and creating the Make Your Mark global design campaign.
Beautyfix by Dermstore
Brand Director
Built and launched a members-only beauty subscription club, leading brand strategy, business development, partner onboarding, and customer experience for a program featured on the Today Show, WWD, and SELF.
Fred Segal Beauty
Director of Retail + Operations
Led retail strategy, buying, operations, brand partnerships, and customer experience for the iconic Los Angeles beauty destination, working across prestige beauty, emerging brands, and high-touch client service.