With her knowledge of working in many departments in galleries and museums, participating and assisting in these exhibitions, Nicole has gained professional experience by handling artworks, archiving, curatorial practices, liaising, and procurement.

These assets have encouraged her to pursue a career in art history and museum studies. Nicole holds a Bachelor's in Fine Art from Old Dominion University and a Master's in Art History and Visual Culture from Lindenwood University. Her scholarly research focuses in on the Black aesthetic, specifically how Feminism, Iconography, and Critical Race Theory have played a part in Black American art during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s and 70’s.

Nicole's research scholarship focuses on Black portraiture primarily in modern and contemporary art. The visibility of Black portraiture in art is essential, not only to the public but to Black people visiting these museums, seeing faces that don't look like them in a period where Black people existed. This has created a dialogue between painting, identity, and the representation of Black people. Her research and study has allowed her to discover more black artists in portraiture. Where initially these artist where ignored and/or previously excluded.

Having worn many hats and serving in many departments, Nicole has knowledge and influence in art history, which has allowed her to experience the spectrum of fine art through art handling, archiving, research, and procurement. Nicole is a jack of all trades.