Rich Nickel

Rich Nickel has a vast experience in the education and financial sector, with a career spanning over two decades. Rich is currently serving as the President and CEO of Education Forward Arizona, where Rich focuses on assisting students and families with financial need in achieving their educational goals. Prior to this role, Rich held leadership positions in organizations such as College Success Arizona, Next Generation Insurance Group LLC, and Sallie Mae, Inc. Rich holds a B.A. in Telecommunication from the University of Kentucky and has also completed executive education at Harvard Business School.