Nicole, a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, traces her family roots to the former Laboucane Settlement near Duhamel, Alberta. With nearly two decades of experience in procurement across private and government sectors, she currently serves as the Manager of Indigenous Relations and Organizational Inclusion at the Alberta Investment Management Corporation. Committed to continuous growth, Nicole is pursuing her Master of Business Administration with a specialization in social enterprise leadership from the University of Fredericton. As a mother of two daughters, she advocates for robust educational support systems to empower youth to thrive.