Linking Engineering to Life: Expanding Gender Diversity in STEM Through an Afterschool Program

Nicole is deeply committed to ensuring equal access to third space programming for all Vermont youth. After serving as Vermont Afterschool's assistant director for nearly three years, focused on strengthening programs, statewide quality efforts, and the interconnectedness of the VTA team, Nicole was hired as the organization's executive director. In this role, she spearheads the organization's work in ways that build partnerships, support programs, empower youth, and transform communities so that all of Vermont's children and youth have opportunities to be active, engaged, connected, and heard. She is responsible for managing our dynamic team professional staff, developing strategy, and implementing programs that make youth-serving organizations and communities stronger for Vermont's children, youth, and families. Nicole is also responsible for securing grants and funding opportunities, building ongoing relationships with funders and partners, and leading on our statewide policy efforts. She has more than 16 years of experience in afterschool programming and youth development, serving 10