Nicole Nichols

Nicole Nichols is an experienced professional in culture transformation, learning, and development, with significant roles at LPL Financial from September 2016 to October 2022, including Chief Culture and Inclusion Officer, Senior Vice President of Human Capital, and Vice President of Learning and Development. These positions involved leadership in diversity initiatives, employee engagement, and the development of training strategies to enhance workforce capabilities. Prior to LPL Financial, Nicole held managerial roles in learning and development at Belk and Lowe's Companies, where curriculum design and performance improvement solutions were central to responsibilities. Nicole's early career included teaching math at Kennedy Middle and working in product development and training coordination at InterNET Services Corporation. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Educational/Instructional Technology from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering from Johnson C. Smith University.