Education:
Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting, Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Queen’s University
Certifications:
Counseling Techniques Certificate (in progress), Wilfrid Laurier University
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Professional Experience:
Nicole’s professional experience spans psychology research and education. She worked as the Research Manager for the Human Sexuality and Well-Being Project at the Positive Psychology Center, and currently serves as a teaching assistant in the department of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She was an assistant instructor for Dr. Martin Seligman’s “The Science of Well-Being” course at the University of Pennsylvania. Nicole has experience in academic advising, clinical research, health coaching, mentoring, writing, and designing and delivering programming. She is deeply passionate about helping others flourish and thrive. Nicole is the communication lead for the Positive Clinical Psychology Division of the International Positive Psychology Association. She also has a background in the arts, and has worked at the Toronto International Film Festival and Kingston Canadian Film Festival.
Morning Ritual:
I start my mornings with a 30-minute meditation, followed by 45 minutes of journaling (morning pages from The Artist’s Way). I exercise in the mornings, engage in a gratitude practice, and spend time intentionally mapping out my day. My phone and laptop are off for at least the first two hours of every morning. It’s so important to me to spend that time offline, to connect more deeply with myself, and with the energy I want to bring into my day.
A Little Known Fact About Me:
I love writing poetry, and I spent a summer studying poetry at NYU. I’m currently working on my debut album as a singer-songwriter, to be released in 2027.
