Nicole Avery Nichols

Nicole Avery Nichols is a seasoned journalism professional with extensive experience at the Detroit Free Press, where currently serves as Senior News Director for Current Affairs and Entertainment since April 2012. In this role, supervises a diverse team of editors and reporters, managing coverage across a wide range of topics including public health and the coronavirus pandemic. Prior roles at the Detroit Free Press include Current Affairs Editor/Features Editor and Deputy Features Editor/Assistant Features Editor, where Nichols significantly contributed to lifestyle journalism and launched notable sections such as the Sunday Select. Earlier career highlights include serving as Style Editor at The Detroit News and features writer at Syracuse Newspapers/Observer Dispatch. Nicole holds a Master's degree in Newspaper Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Tuskegee University.